4.7 ⭐️, 390k+ ratings (Amazon)
4.3 ⭐️, 6202k+ ratings (Goodreads)
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“Change is the Only Constant is an engaging and eloquent exploration of the intersection between calculus and daily life, complete with Orlin’s sly humor and memorably bad drawings. By spinning 28 engaging mathematical tales, Orlin shows us that calculus is simply another language to express the very things we humans grapple with every day — love, risk, time, and most importantly, change.
Divided into two parts, “Moments” and “Eternities,” and drawing on everyone from Sherlock Holmes to Mark Twain to David Foster Wallace, Change is the Only Constant unearths connections between calculus, art, literature, and a beloved dog named Elvis.
This is not just math for math’s sake; it’s math for the sake of becoming a wiser and more thoughtful human.”
“In Ben Orlin’s delightful treatment, calculus is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get next — a poem, a proof, a cartoon, a quip. But despite all the changes, one thing stays constant: It’s one tasty morsel after another.”―Steven Strogatz, professor of mathematics, Cornell University, and author of Infinite Powers
“With wit that had me laughing from page one, Change Is the Only Constant describes calculus as a way of thinking about the world, driven by insightful and hilariously illustrated examples drawn not just from the usual suspects, like physics and economics, but from history, poetry, literature, and the thoughts of a corgi at the beach.”―Grant Sanderson, creator of 3Blue1Brown
“Orlin’s ability to masterfully convey interesting and complex mathematical ideas through the whimsy of drawings (that, contrary to the suggestion of the title, are actually not that bad) is unparalleled. This is a great work showing the beauty of mathematics as it relates to our world. This is a must read for anyone who ever thought math isn’t fun, or doesn’t apply to the world we live in!”―John Urschel, mathematician named to Forbes® “30 Under 30” list of outstanding young scientists and former NFL player, on Math With Bad Drawings