Author: Geeks out of the Box
This is a blog about Simon, a young mathematician and programmer, and his little sister Neva. We write this blog together, share their projects and thoughts on their journey towards self-dicovery. They’re growing up in a supportive non-coercive learning environment. We deeply believe in interest-based, self-paced education and have had to move countries to make this possible as a family.
Visit Simon’s website at https://simontiger.com/
We are a family from Amsterdam who moved to Antwerp because homeschooling is illegal in The Netherlands.
This blog started as https://antwerpenhomeschooling.wordpress.com in March 2016. Over the years, most of our entries have gravitated towards exploring together with Simon as he has developed an insatiable passion for programming, math and science. His sister Neva is treading on his heals. We changed or name to Geeks of the Box in May 2021.
Examples of a false proof
Simon shows two examples of a false proof, using infinite fractions and infinite sums. The mistake in proof no. 1 is that when using an infinite fraction one can not … Continue reading Examples of a false proof
Geometric Definition of e
The idea comes from a video by Mathologer. Simon sketches a geometric definition of the Euler’s number (e) using integrals. He messed up a little with the integral notation, but … Continue reading Geometric Definition of e
Configurations in a Rubik’s Square
Simon calculating how many configurations are possible in a Rubik’s Square – a flat puzzle he invented, resembling the Rubik’s Cube. He comes to the conclusion that there are only … Continue reading Configurations in a Rubik’s Square
Maths Jam Antwerp on June 19
Simon had a blast at #MathsJam Antwerp last night, very proud of his proof for one of the problems (in which he applied an Euler formula), enthusiastic to share his … Continue reading Maths Jam Antwerp on June 19
The rest of the trip to London
Simon loved the Science Museum, even though he did not get to see the Klein Bottles from the museum’s permanent collection (none of them was on display). He particularly enjoyed … Continue reading The rest of the trip to London
Doing Math Everywhere
Doing math everywhere. At the hotel: At The Tower of London: Trying to prove the Wallace Product at breakfast: Coming up with a “spot the mistake proof” at London St.Pancras … Continue reading Doing Math Everywhere
On the train
On the way to London: Simon watching the Coding Train on the train… And giving his sis an English lesson On the way back: doing maths under the table
The skyscraper that set things on fire
Inspired by Matt Parker’s video about the uniquely shaped building at 20 Fenchurch Street in London, Simon was very excited to visit this address. In the video below, made on the … Continue reading The skyscraper that set things on fire
The Maisie Day
For Simon and me, this book (“Infinite Lives of Maisie Day” by Christopher Edge) has probably been one of our most profound experiences of the year. We read it together, … Continue reading The Maisie Day
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