I'm re-visiting linear algebra - I took a course in college, but that was more of a instruction manual on linear algebra problem solving techniques and vocabulary than a look at the overall theory. I'm reading Linear Algebra Done Right, and was wondering if anyone else is interested.
This book starts from the beginning of the subject, assuming no knowledge of linear algebra. The key points is that you are about to immerse yourself in serious mathematics, with an emphasis on your attaining a deep understanding of the definitions, theorems, and proofs.
I've done the first two chapters, and I'm not particular about study pace - I haven't really done enough self-directed studying to know what pace I want or I can do. Roughly an hour or so a night seems reasonable, however.
I'm studying K-theory using Atiyah's book. A partner would be welcome. Required background is some familiarity with vector spaces and vector bundles, some familiarity with topology, and very basic knowledge of groups. It is a very good introduction for universal properties.
I'm currently making progress through Information Theory (http://videolectures.net/course_information_theory_pattern_recognition/) and I'm considering trying the upcoming Coursera course on Discrete Optimization (https://www.coursera.org/course/optimization) or the one on scientific computing (https://www.coursera.org/course/scicomp), though I'd prefer the latter. I'm open to studying just about any quantitative topic, though - name a MOOC or subject and ask me if I'm interested.
It's still in its extremely kludgey infancy, but http://powershame.com might be useful for people trying this.
Or try the live Lesswrong Study Hall (pw is lw).
This is the monthly thread to find a study partner.
For reasons mentioned in So8res article as well as for other reasons: studying with a partner can be very good.
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