Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician • Hacker News Board

Re: Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician

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Post by standupmaths » Sat, Oct 06, 2018, 3:54 PM UTC

adito wrote: post #27

standupmaths wrote: post #18

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Thanks! I enjoyed that evening in the museum. My spherical camera is still working as well.

wait... you are on freenode irc network too or just attending the freenode.live event?

Sadly I was only hanging out at the live event (as the so-called “entertainment”).

Re: Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician

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Post by SyneRyder » Sat, Oct 06, 2018, 4:28 PM UTC

anonytrary wrote: post #12

liftbigweights wrote: post #11

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I swear everyone who advertises here says the same thing. "Hello everyone. Didn’t expect to see myself here." followed by you can get my product here.

You're probably thinking it's a bit suspicious seeing that the account was made 62 minutes after the post was submitted. It could be that the user just browses HN regularly, saw this post about him, and wanted to separate his comment histories from his main account.

I can share how it happened. I logged into HN today to read more about the Apple/Amazon/China news, then almost spat out my coffee when I saw Matt was #1 on Hacker News. I went to high school & university with Matt, so it felt really surreal, and I immediately tweeted Matt to tell him:

https://twitter.com/syneryder/status/1048507531352571904

Re: Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician

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Post by WakiMiko » Sat, Oct 06, 2018, 4:49 PM UTC

standupmaths wrote: post #5

Hello everyone. Didn’t expect to see myself here. I was so startled I made an account. Ah… you’ll probably enjoy my new book about maths mistakes. Check if your favourite programming error is in there! http://wwwh.umble-pi.com

Does it cover the Parker Square?

Re: Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician

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Post by yantrams » Sat, Oct 06, 2018, 5:21 PM UTC

jobigoud wrote: post #25

"There is only One True Parabola" https://youtu.be/hoh4TmPzu1w?t=70

I find the end bit even more amusing :) https://youtu.be/hoh4TmPzu1w?t=558

Re: Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician

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Post by Intermernet » Sat, Oct 06, 2018, 5:21 PM UTC

standupmaths wrote: post #23

liftbigweights wrote: post #19

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> That is a great observation. I couldn't agree more. > It reminds me of when I was recording my latest DVD special, also available on download and floppy disk. http://festivalofthespokennerd.com/dvd Looks like I'm going to finish my christmas shopping early boys. Are the floppy disks 3 1/2 or 5 1/4?

They are 3½. We’re not monsters.

720KB LD I would hope. You need to maximise compatibility! Not all of us can afford those new fangled HD or ED drives!

Re: Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician

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Post by standupmaths » Sat, Oct 06, 2018, 5:28 PM UTC

SyneRyder wrote: post #32

anonytrary wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You're probably thinking it's a bit suspicious seeing that the account was made 62 minutes after the post was submitted. It could be that the user just browses HN regularly, saw this post about him, and wanted to separate his comment histories from his main account.

I can share how it happened. I logged into HN today to read more about the Apple/Amazon/China news, then almost spat out my coffee when I saw Matt was #1 on Hacker News. I went to high school & university with Matt, so it felt really surreal, and I immediately tweeted Matt to tell him: https://twitter.com/syneryder/status/1048507531352571904

I can confirm all of this is true. I mean, I don’t know how close SyneRyder was to spitting out coffee (or even if they were drinking coffee? how deep does this go?) but everything else is a fact.

Re: Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician

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Post by kgwxd » Sat, Oct 06, 2018, 6:35 PM UTC

He does the best calculator unboxing videos. Very detailed and accurate: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWKAINNfxIdY...

Re: Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician

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Post by bberenberg » Sat, Oct 06, 2018, 7:17 PM UTC

I'm not into math at all, stumbled upon his stuff a year ago, ended up marathoning his entire Youtube channel. Great presenter and entertainer.

Re: Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician

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Post by jedimastert » Fri, Oct 12, 2018, 7:10 PM UTC

standupmaths wrote: post #5

Hello everyone. Didn’t expect to see myself here. I was so startled I made an account. Ah… you’ll probably enjoy my new book about maths mistakes. Check if your favourite programming error is in there! http://wwwh.umble-pi.com

Hey Matt! I'm surprised you didn't have an account before, although I guess lurking's a lot easier around these parts.

I just wanted to let you know that I've been a really big fan for a really long time, and you are part of the reason I'm so openly nerdy and excited about math and science in general. Thanks for all of the amazing content you put out.

Also, Let me know if you're gonna be in the Boston area any time. I'd love to buy you a pint.

Re: Matt Parker – Standup Mathematician

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Post by jedimastert » Fri, Oct 12, 2018, 7:11 PM UTC

discobean wrote: post #8

Also recommend Numberphile YT channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxcjq-8xIDTYp3uz647V5A that also has some cool stuff w/ Matt and others

Also check out his channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSju5G2aFaWMqn-_0YBtq5A