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"How to learn math and physics" — the title is deliberately provocative. Everyone has to learn their own way. I don't know how you should learn math and physics. But presumably you came here looking for advice, so I'll give you some. My advice is aimed at people who are interested in fundamental theoretical physics and the math that goes along with that. (By "fundamental" physics I mean the search for the basic laws concerning matter and the forces of nature.) If you want to do experiments instead of theory, or other of kinds physics like condensed matter physics and astrophysics, or math that has nothing to do with physics, my advice will be of limited use. You should still learn the basics I mention here, but after that you'll have to look elsewhere for suggestions. Learning math and physics takes a whole lifetime. Luckily, it's a lot of fun... if you have a reasonably patient attitude. A lot of people read pop books about quantum mechanics, black holes, or Gödel's theorem, and immed

books How to Learn Math and Physics John Baez October 14, 2024 Introduction How to Learn Physics How to Learn Math More Advanced Math Introduction "How to learn math and physics" - the title is deliberately provocative. Everyone has to learn their own way. I don't know how you should learn math and physics. But presumably you came here looking for advice, so I'll give you some. My advice is aimed at people who are interested in fundamental theoretical physics and the math that goes along with that. (By "fundamental" physics I mean the search for the basic laws concerning matter and the forces

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