discrete mathematics is the mathematics of structures that come in separate, countable pieces — integers, truth values, finite sets, graphs — as opposed to the smooth continuum of analysis. 𐃏 no limits, no derivatives; instead: induction, counting, and exact structure. it is the native mathematics of computation — every data structure, algorithm, database query and cryptographic protocol below this page is discrete mathematics wearing a lab coat (Epp, Susanna S., 2019).
Combinatorics
Personal Motivations
I grew up as a child with this puzzle in my house. My mother could solve it, along with a couple members on her side of the family.
Mum never knew the algorithm, nor any techniques beyond “My hand just knows”; as a result I spent 4 determined days in my youth working it until I had solved it.
the one on my own coffee table