{"title": "Volumes, a discussion of The Mathematicians' Library with author Thomas K. Briggs; hosted by Dr. Tiago Hirth (online)", "start": "2026-12-01T18:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "National Museum of Mathematics", "address": "5th Avenue 225, 10010 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["games/puzzle", "science/mathematics"], "description": "Volumes is the book club of the National Museum of Mathematics, a monthly reading group for anyone interested in mathematics and science, with no prior background needed. This session is a discussion of the book How to Win: A Mathematical Approach to Games and Puzzles with its author, Dr. Arthur Benjamin, hosted by Dr. Tiago Hirth, MoMath's 2026–2027 Visiting Professor for Public Outreach. The book breaks down the mathematics of games and puzzles, finding winning strategies in bingo, blackjack, Wordle, Rubik's Cube, sudoku, and casino games, and shows how the same math extends to everyday life. 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Along the way, participants solve ingenious problems from the past, invent new ones of their own, and encounter great figures of recreational mathematics from Fibonacci and Euler to Henry Dudeney, Martin Gardner, and John Conway.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/recreational-mathematics-tiling-problems-introducing-reptile-54112/", "official_url": "https://momath.org/recreational/nov18", "image": ""}, {"title": "Terence Tao: Six Math Essentials", "start": "2026-11-15T19:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Pioneer Works", "address": "159 Pioneer St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States", "price": "Free RSVP", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/mathematics", "literature"], "description": "An evening conversation at Pioneer Works marking the publication of Terence Tao's first popular math book, Six Math Essentials. The Fields Medalist, often called the Mozart of mathematics, talks with Janna Levin, Pioneer Works' Founding Director of Sciences, about algebra, geometry, uncertainty, and how AI is reshaping his work. Tao signs copies of the book afterward, with books for sale on site, and the Amateur Astronomers Association offers stargazing in the garden before and after, weather permitting. 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The third iteration of the series is designed by Rik Sengupta and Misha Ivkov, longtime puzzle solvers, writers, and enthusiasts. Teams investigate a mysterious culprit who has been twisting things out of proportion in a wonderland gone wrong, spotting patterns to nab them. 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The book centers on the ARC Method—Appreciate the Past, Reflect on the Present, and Create the Future—turning the annual life review into a step-by-step practice through guided journaling and reflection. Carroll is the New York Times bestselling author and inventor of The Bullet Journal Method.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/book-launch-at-columbus-circle-life-in-perspective-by-tiago-54917/", "official_url": "https://powerhousearena.com/events/book-launch-life-in-perspective-by-tiago-forte-in-conversation-with-ryder-carroll/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/43b0cc4cef95137eb6d83543de58f9970b351545af51406cbaac82b9576fed04-600.webp"}, {"title": "Free! 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Free admission is first-come, first-served, and all attendees, including children, must be registered; early arrival is strongly encouraged, as entry is limited once capacity is reached.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/free-free-play-momaths-free-general-admission-hours-in-perso-54095/", "official_url": "https://momath.org/free-play", "image": "https://noky.io/images/36c33a93b53eed1b681940d0258af086c166c28e2c221972502476d01f870a41-600.webp"}]}