2023-11-01

Good morning, William! Happy Wednesday. Here’s your briefing for November 1st, 2023.

Weather §

The current weather in Lincoln is scattered clouds with a temperature of 10.74°C. The overall forecast for today is scattered clouds with an average temperature of 10.3°C.

Maths Problem of the Day §

Your challenge for today: $f(x)=\frac{2^{x+1}+1}{x^2+2}$ Find the minimum value of this function for all real numbers $x>0$.

Today’s Math Research Highlights from arXiv §

1. The Mathematical Universe in a Nutshell
2. Brief Lecture Notes on Self-Referential Mathematics, and Beyond
3. Some problems in mathematics and mathematical physics
4. Categories without structures
5. Instantons: topological aspects

Today’s Events §

• MTH1002 (Calculus): 10:00 - 11:00
• MTH1001 (Algebra): 12:00 - 13:00

Note: There might be more events on your main calendar.

Today’s Chess Puzzle §

Puzzle FEN: r5k1/5p1p/r2p2pP/4q1P1/1p6/1Pp1B3/P1R5/1KQR4 w - - 0 33
Rating: 1659
Solution: [‘e3d4’, ‘e5e6’, ‘c2c3’, ‘b4c3’]

Shopping List §

You didn’t mention anything specific, so take a moment to think if you need to add anything to your shopping list. Mirin is already on there.

Random Haiku §

Dreams alight with fire,
Like a storm that won’t relent,
Determined heart beats.

To-Do List §

You’ve got quite a list today, especially academically:

• Update lecture notes and create flashcards for your Calculus, Algebra, and Mechanics classes.
• Complete various practicals and assignments.
• Get into some extra reading and practice to supplement your lecture material.
• Download coursework.

For your personal projects:

• Decide on which beats go out or need extending, etc.
• Perhaps start work on your little turtle game.

Don’t forget to also use ANKI for your studies.

Feel free to add or prioritize as needed. Have a productive day, William! 🌟

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