a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)
a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)
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| A creepy but interesting story that combines the genetics of cancer, the neurology of dreaming, immunology, and the mathematics of catastrophe theory (a precursor of what we now call "chaos theory"). A biologist, who insists he is dying of cancer although he refuses to take tests to confirm this hypothesis, convinces a researcher to destroy a part of his brain on the theory that both dreams and cancer have related biological functions. The connection has something to do with Rene Thom's catastrophe curve, although we're never told quite enough to understand how. In fact, in the end we are left to wonder whether he is crazy or brilliant.
Originally published in a collection called Pulsar I and reprinted in Mathenauts. |
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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)
