The Phantom Tollboth was one of the first books that I read that really captured my imagination and curiosity about math and language in a not so abstract fashion.
ran an essay by George Johnson titled "Quantum Stew: How Physicists Are Redefining Reality's Rules" In its first paragraph, it mentions "Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland" and tells of one of Mr. Tompkins weird experiences when he dreams he is in a world where Plank's constant has been altered.
The essay ran on Tuesday, October 16, Section F; Page 4; Column 2; Science Desk
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The Phantom Tollboth was one of the first books that I read that really captured my imagination and curiosity about math and language in a not so abstract fashion.
ran an essay by George Johnson titled "Quantum Stew: How Physicists Are Redefining Reality's Rules" In its first paragraph, it mentions "Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland" and tells of one of Mr. Tompkins weird experiences when he dreams he is in a world where Plank's constant has been altered. The essay ran on Tuesday, October 16, Section F; Page 4; Column 2; Science Desk