April 2013: Table of Contents

The Mathematics of Measuring Self-Delusion
Kristopher Tapp
Confusion around conditional probabilities calls into question several decades of psychology research.

The 100th Birthday of Paul Erdős/Remembering Erdős
Bruce Torrence and Ron Graham
Math Horizons marks the centennial year of the prolific mathematician from Budapest with some reminiscing from an Erdős number one fan.

THE VIEW FROM HERE: Manga Guides Can Make You Wise—Or at Least Smile
Urchin Colley
Does a Japanese graphic narrative book series successfully animate the undergraduate mathematics curriculum? Our student reviewer decides.

Tails in High Dimensions
Avner Halevy
Fitting a ball into a box and mowing the lawn take on a whole new dimension.

THE DISGRUNTLED MATH MAJOR: Keep the Math Flame Burning
Nick Boredaki
Whether it’s qualifying exams or happy hour, surviving in graduate school is all about bringing the passion.

And the Winners Are…
Stephen Morris, Richard Stong, and Stan Wagon
A notorious interview question for Facebook job candidates sends the authors off to the races.

Write Your Own Recipe for Rubik’s Cube
Burkard Polster
Maybe you learned how to “solve” the cube—now learn how to solve the cube.

The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra for Artists
Bahman Kalantari and Bruce Torrence
Modulus plots reveal subtle truths about complex polynomials, roots, and even level curve intersections.

THE PLAYGROUND!
The Math Horizons problem section, edited by Derek Smith and Gary Gordon

Math’s Life Lessons
Tim Chartier
Words of wisdom for graduates wondering whether their mathematical studies have prepared them for life beyond the classroom.