![]() ![]() (quoted from How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe) For example, consider the relatively unimportant references to foundations of set theory in this key quotation from the book: According to these rules, only explicit mathematical content qualifies, and here the explicit mathematical references are essentially only "window dressing". ![]() ![]() However, even though such self-referentiality is of mathematical interest, this essential aspect of the book does not qualify the book for inclusion on this website according to the "axioms" I have set forth. Note: This work of mathematical fiction is recommended by Alex for hardcore fans of science fiction.įans of mathematical fiction are likely to love the self-referential nature of this novel about a time-machine repairman whose future self travels back in time to give him a novel about a time-machine repairman whose future self travels back in time to give him a novel about. (click on names to see more mathematical fiction ![]() How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe (2010) A list compiled by Alex Kasman ( College of Charleston) ![]()
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