a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)
a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)
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| As a student, Richard Mackley discussed some philosophical aspects of the
mathematical abstraction of an infinite plane with his math
professor. For instance, they noted that the plane would look the same
regardless of your distance from it (having no pattern nor edges for your
binocular vision to use as cues) and the fact that it divides three
dimensional space in half, so that there is no way to get to the other side
other than going through it. Moreover, they even speculate upon what one
might find on the other side, with the professor's ideas based upon the
important mathematical concept of symmetry.
Later, serving in the US Air Force, Mackley has the misfortune to get shot down over the Sea of Japan and mysteriously find himself falling towards an infinite plane in reality. Following through on his determination to break through to the other side, Mackley is eventually able to verify his old professors conjecture. |
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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!
(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)
