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🔢 Happy birthday to S Ramanujan, a mathematical star!
Hid life and journey
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Sreenivasa Ramanujan, born on December 22, 1887, in a small town in Tamil Nadu.
Even though he grew up in a family without much money, Ramanujan became one of the most amazing mathematicians EVER!
Legacy and contributions
Ramanujan's mathematical brilliance led to the creation of numerous theorems and formulas, with practical applications such as in missile guidance systems.
His work, known for its depth and originality, continues to inspire mathematicians, providing new challenges and insights into the world of mathematics.
What made Ramanujan unique was his integration of spirituality into his academic pursuits. He believed that his mathematical insights were divine revelations from his family goddess, Namagiri Thayar.
The Ramanujan Machine
Today's story highlights Ramanujan's unique approach to mathematics and his lasting impact on both the field and modern technology, especially in the context of AI.
More reading
There's a brief biography of Srinivasa Ramanujan from our archives in the 1958 edition. You can check it out here.
And Aravindan on The Magic Number 24, an exploration of one of his most intriguing mathematical obsessions.
Raghu
