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Doing Math in Jest: Reflections on Useless Math, the Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics, and the Ethical Obligations of Mathematicians

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  • Gizem Karaali, 2019. "Doing Math in Jest: Reflections on Useless Math, the Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics, and the Ethical Obligations of Mathematicians," The Mathematical Intelligencer, Springer, vol. 41(3), pages 10-13, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:matint:v:41:y:2019:i:3:d:10.1007_s00283-018-09873-5
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    1. K. Vela Velupillai, 2005. "The unreasonable ineffectiveness of mathematics in economics," Cambridge Journal of Economics, Oxford University Press, vol. 29(6), pages 849-872, November.
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