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Can anyone help with how can i become one...Just for hobby..Ive checked out http://hbpms.blogspot.com/ but some guys think that this is overkill so maybe anyone can help me with this...
How much math do you know now? If you were able to do something like that at 15 I find it difficult to imagine you need help figuring out how to be a pure mathematician. It would seem someone with such skills would know to get a book on real analysis, complex analysis, topology, algebra and maybe number theory and then, once they have a good grasp of 'upper division level' math, move onto graduate level texts.Clairut said:I do know something about math..learn calculus by myself at 13..proved that the escape velocity of a black hole is c by 15(using schwarzschild radius equation and some Newtonian physics)...But i want to know more...its just like if I'm dancing but i missed a step and i ruin the whole routine..And now I'm trying to be myself again..
I believe that i was meant for something great..Not just to procreate and then off to the nether world...
mathwonk said:I suggest you ignore that link you gave and read instead advice from the real terry tao, not someone who pretends to be giving his advice.
http://terrytao.wordpress.com/career-advice/
here is an interesting article linked from terry's page that you might relate to.
http://nymag.com/news/features/27840/
The 'downplay IQ' movement is an example of political correctness. Hard work is important but IQ more so.
IQ is defined as one's abilities to grasp and synthesize abstract concepts. A person with a higher IQ can comprehend instructions in a shorter time period than that a lower IQ person, and make new inferences with the information that a lower IQ person would overlook. The IQ tests are designed to ascribe a numerical value to this ability that is normally distributed.homeomorphic said:That's very misleading. The phrase "more so" could not possibly have any meaning in this context.
First of all, IQ is a statistical concept. It only measures overall trends.
Secondly, IQ suggests that intelligence is 1-dimensional. But it's not. Different people have different strengths and weaknesses. That may translate into being great at one kind of math, but not so good at another kind. Maybe one person will have a great geometrical intuition and someone else may have great technical skills. One person may have an exceptional memory and another person may have unbeatable concentration and focus. To the extent that IQ even measures intelligence, it tends to average all these things out into one thing, and in doing so, it loses too much information to be that useful of a concept.
Thirdly, we live in a world where people are not taught how to use their brains effectively. Because of this painfully obvious and absurd lack of emphasis on HOW to do things effectively, we often frame things in terms of talent and hard work as if those were the only two things that are involved, in blatant disregard for reality. In fact, it's initially impossible to tell the difference between "talent" and just having happened to be doing things the right way by dumb luck. Or perhaps the more intelligent people are better at finding the right way of doing it. But it can still be taught.
Genetics play some role. As does upbringing, which, after the fact, you have as little control over as you do with genetics. But there are other very important factors to being successful.
That may be how IQ is defined, but that is not strictly how it works out. You can perhaps use IQs to overall group people say, (0,50), [50,100), etc. But a person with an IQ of 130 is not necessarily smarter than a person with an IQ of, say, 120 in any meaningful sense of the word smart.elfboy said:IQ is defined as one's abilities to grasp and synthesize abstract concepts. A person with a higher IQ can comprehend instructions in a shorter time period than that a lower IQ person, and make new inferences with the information that a lower IQ person would overlook. The IQ tests are designed to ascribe a numerical value to this ability that is normally distributed.
IQ is defined as one's abilities to grasp and synthesize abstract concepts. A person with a higher IQ can comprehend instructions in a shorter time period than that a lower IQ person, and make new inferences with the information that a lower IQ person would overlook. The IQ tests are designed to ascribe a numerical value to this ability that is normally distributed.
elfboy said:IQ is defined as one's abilities to grasp and synthesize abstract concepts. A person with a higher IQ can comprehend instructions in a shorter time period than that a lower IQ person, and make new inferences with the information that a lower IQ person would overlook. The IQ tests are designed to ascribe a numerical value to this ability that is normally distributed.
Clairut said:I'm sorry for not giving enough information about me...Ok..let me tell you about myself...I was a straight A's student until i was 16..Then everything started to go downhill for me..I study less..have fun more..sleep in class..everything.I was one arrogant son of a cow(I'm still on the top of the class without much effort)..
When my dad found out about that..he was basically furious..My dad and i don't get along well anyway...So he forbid me from going to university although i can..So i have to work..doing repetitive works,surrounded by 'dull' co-workers...Down into the deepest abyss and back(depression)...
So..i found someone that i really like..thinking of marriage(im 24) and maybe to continue my study ..I don't have enough money for both..But i know to continue living i have to hold on to something..mathematics would be one of those things...
What would u feel when u look at someone u know that has actually accomplished something..earn more than u?And he's not as smart as you are?(inferiority complex but who cares?)
StJohnRiver said:so your dad's punishment is to forbid you from going to college? That's rather unusual
To become a pure mathematician, you typically need at least a bachelor's degree in mathematics or a related field such as physics or computer science. Many pure mathematicians also pursue graduate degrees, such as a Master's or PhD, to further specialize in their area of interest.
To become a pure mathematician, you should have a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and theories, as well as advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think abstractly. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are also essential for this career.
Pure mathematicians can pursue careers in academia, research institutes, government agencies, and private industries such as finance, technology, and consulting. They can also work as consultants or professors, or use their skills to develop new mathematical models and theories.
To gain practical experience in pure mathematics, you can participate in research projects, attend conferences and workshops, and collaborate with other mathematicians. You can also take on internships or co-op opportunities in industries that use mathematics, or work as a teaching assistant or tutor to gain experience in teaching and mentoring.
While a PhD is not required to become a pure mathematician, it can greatly enhance your career prospects and opportunities for advanced research. Many universities and research institutes prefer candidates with a PhD for faculty and research positions, and having a PhD can also lead to higher salaries and more prestigious job opportunities.