Mathematical Knots
And Simon learned that a Mobius ring is a knot, too.
Category: Together with sis
Simon’s True Gems
Just look at those precious mathematical jewels! And just think of all the tricks you can come up with! Simon’s favourite trick, something he learned from Matt Parker, is quickly … Continue reading Simon’s True Gems
Reds and Greens
Simon has crafted a nice game today, inspired by a video in which mathematician Katie Steckles shows several mathematical games. Simon wasn’t sure what the game was called so he … Continue reading Reds and Greens
Simon and Daniel Shiffman
Today is one of the most beautiful days in Simon’s life: NYU Associate Professor and the creator of Coding Train Daniel Shiffman has been Simon’s guarding angel, role model and … Continue reading Simon and Daniel Shiffman
The Math of Penny’s Game
In this video, Simon explains the math behind predictions in Penny’s Game and draws a predictions diagram. Inspired by a Numberphile video.
Stardust
Looking at the Moon and the Orion nebula from a roof top together with a true friend The telescopes were brought to the panorama floor of the museum “het MAS” … Continue reading Stardust
Practicing Blue Room by Rodgers and Hart
Simon’s classical repertoire has extended to include some jazz, although he still seems to prefer Brahms and Bach. And the math of music.
What comes before infinity?
Overheard the kids talking to each other (in Russian): Neva: Simon, I do understand what infinity is! But which number comes just before infinity? Simon: Infinity minus x equals infinity!
The Snowball Throwing Game in Processing
Simon invented this fun game in Processing after he and his little sister had some proper winter fun outdoors in the fresh December snow (quite rare for the local climate … Continue reading The Snowball Throwing Game in Processing
Playing with light and mirrors
Its Highness Magformers S.T.E.A.M. Master Set, Simon’s long aspired gift for Sinterklaas (the biggest holiday of the year for the Dutch) and what he built with it. The set mainly … Continue reading Playing with light and mirrors
à quatre mains
Here is Simon playing à quatre mains with his little sis, something he loves doing since she started piano lessons. She is not very keen on taking instructions, which upsets Simon enormously … Continue reading à quatre mains
Geeks out of the box 