Ask HN: How to self-learn high-level math?

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I would like advice on how to go about learning math on a theoretical level, to understand proofs when I see them, to better understand complex notation, etc. Specific books, guides, online courses, other advice. There are so many resources, and I don't want to waste time on lesser ones.

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The book “A Logical Approach to Discrete Math” by David Gries is excellent for learning math on a theoretical level, and for understanding proofs.

I have found that writing software that automatically solves elementary algebra equations using the techniques humans use is also a very good method for understand how math works at a deep level. Here is a demo of a step-by-step equation solver that I am currently writing:

https://youtu.be/cy6bwNBkAK0

Contact me by email if you are interested in learning more about either of these options (my email address is in my profile).

Awesome, thanks.

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