17 Equations That Transformed the World and Remain Important for Machine Learning and AI

Mathematician Ian Stewart compiled this list of seventeen equations in his book In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World. Stewart highlights how each equation, from Pythagoras’s theorem to the Black-Scholes equation, has significantly impacted human history and modern science. His selection showcases the power of mathematics to explain natural phenomena, shape technological innovations, and influence fields as diverse as physics, finance, and information theory. Stewart’s work emphasizes the profound and far-reaching implications of these equations in shaping our understanding of the world.…