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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I posted my notes on the pentagonal number theorem on Expositio: expositio.org/papers/exp-2.... Do you have any expository papers, lecture notes, etc., that you want to share? Please post them on Expositio!

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The pentagonal number theorem

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I'm very excited to announce my new project: Expositio, which is what I've been spending most of my free time on for the last few months. This is an arXiv-like platform for expository papers, in all (or at least most) academic disciplines. expositio.org

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Expositio

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

A very positive review of my ergodic theory book has now appeared in the American Math Monthly. See simonrs.com/ETbookreview... to read it!

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Have you taught an introductory class on Lean? Would you be interested in teaching one at Euler Circle next summer? If so, let's chat!

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

My copies of the ergodic theory book just arrived!

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

I just learned a charming theorem, the Tait-Kneser Theorem, while editing my differential geometry notes for my summer class: If a smooth plane curve has strictly monotonic curvature, then the osculating circles are disjoint and nested.

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Should we teach calculus without limits? The obvious approach is using the dual numbers, i.e. introducing an ε such that ε is nonzero, but ε^2=0. Then you can define the derivative of f to be (f(x+ε)-f(x))/ε, at least for polynomials or power series, with no limits needed.

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

I just learned that the Galois group of the nth truncation of the Taylor series for the exponential function is S_n if n is not a multiple of 4 and A_n if n is a multiple of 4. A very nice result of Schur.

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Last month, I hosted two dinner parties to discuss logistics for gifted education. At the request of one of the attendees, I wrote a report, based in part on what we discussed there. I don't know what I should do with it, but I'll start by posting it here, and I'd love to hear your feedback on it.

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What Could Gifted Education Look Like?

What Could Gifted Education Look Like? Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo Introduction The purpose of this essay is to investigate what gifted education could look like, if we decided as a society that we car...

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Applications to teach at Kaleidoscope are due in one week! Apply to teach physics, AI, CS, or something else to amazing high-school students who aim to become professionals in your chosen area. Ideal candidates will be able to teach in Palo Alto weekly and will have a PhD. www.kalcircles.com/hiring

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Hiring — Kaleidoscope Circles

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Do you wish you could do my job? Do you want to teach physics, computer science, or artificial intelligence to outstanding kids? Apply to teach at Kaleidoscope Circles at www.kalcircles.com/hiring! Applications are due February 1.

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Hiring — Kaleidoscope Circles

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

New paper up by Euler Circle alum and TA Andrew Lin: arxiv.org/pdf/2412.19730

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

🎓 Seeking teacher to develop & lead college-level classes at Kaleidoscope! Focus areas: AI/AI safety, CS, physics (other fields possible). Teach the classes you've always dreamed of to talented high school students. Like Euler Circle, but for your field. Apply by Feb 1 at kalcircles.com.

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Kaleidoscope Circles

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Recommend your favorite videos of math talks that you think I'll enjoy!

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

New paper by Euler Circle student Anay Aggarwal: arxiv.org/pdf/2412.05857

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

The quote about standing on the shoulders of giants is most commonly attributed to Isaac Newton. But it goes back further, to Bernard of Chartres and William of Conches in the 12th century. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standin...

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Standing on the shoulders of giants - Wikipedia

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

My new institute, Kaleidoscope, is now up and running! This is an extension of Euler Circle to subjects other than mathematics. We're looking to hire a director of a new circle, likely AI/AI safety, CS, or physics. Please encourage people you know to apply! www.kalcircles.com

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Kaleidoscope Circles

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Simon Rubinstein-Salzedo @complexzeta.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

New paper by Euler Circle alumna and TA Emma Cardwell: arxiv.org/pdf/2412.00895.

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