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{"title":"Christ in Creation","authors":"J. Macarthur","doi":"10.55409/math3ma2022-114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55409/math3ma2022-114","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":266080,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of The Math3ma Institute","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128385751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A New Perspective of Entropy","authors":"T. Bradley","doi":"10.55409/math3ma2022-112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55409/math3ma2022-112","url":null,"abstract":"This article describes a new connection between two seemingly disparate topics in science, namely entropy and higher mathematics. It does not assume prior knowledge of either subject and begins with a brief introduction to information theory and a concept known as Shannon entropy, which we simply refer to as entropy. We then survey the vast landscape of higher mathematics, giving special attention to advanced analogues of high-school algebra and geometry known as abstract algebra and topology, respectively. Our goal is then to show that entropy, abstract algebra, and topology are inextricably linked through a version of a well-known formula from calculus known as the Leibniz rule. This result is given in the author’s recent work in [Bra21], and this present article is intended to give an overview of the ideas by gently introducing them from the ground up.","PeriodicalId":266080,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of The Math3ma Institute","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128594499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Queen of the Sciences: Reclaiming the Rightful Place of Theology and Creation","authors":"A. Chou","doi":"10.55409/math3ma2022-111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55409/math3ma2022-111","url":null,"abstract":"Historically, theology was viewed as the queen of the sciences. But in recent days this has fallen out of favor, especially due to the unpopularity of the doctrine of creation. Instead, science is viewed as its own autonomous foundation. This article surveys through the issues surrounding creation and argues that a realism of biblical authority and revelation establishes theology and creation as a necessary framework for science. It also will contend that the interpretation of Genesis 1–3 is clear and clearly historical as well as that the doctrine of creation is inextricably linked with the totality of Christian theology. Even more, it will survey God’s plan of redemption and illustrate that creation is the basis and driver of God’s redemptive work. Creation holds the answers to the toughest questions people have about this world and evil. With that, by virtue of divine authority, theology is the queen of the sciences, and within this, the doctrine of creation helps to restore the true value and beauty of science. Therefore, it should be the starting point of the sciences. It is fitting to begin this inaugural issue with a discussion on creation. As Scripture states, creation is “in the beginning” (Gen 1:1). Accordingly, creation begins the entire biblical storyline. It sets the plot and trajectory of God’s entire plan. It undergirds the progression of scriptural revelation and theology. And because it is so foundational, it also formulates one’s worldview. Consequently, the opening chapters of Genesis set one’s perception of the sciences. That is not only because creation constructs the very structure of one’s worldview but also because it has direct bearing upon science itself. The opening chapters of Genesis account for the very origin of the material and phenomena that the sciences observe. For these reasons, theology classically has been known as the “queen of the sciences.” It is the overarching standard of truth and the very framework in which all the sciences are based upon, operate, and 4 the journal of the math3ma institute abide. However, questions and challenges have arisen concerning this passage of Scripture. The theory of evolution has provided an account of origins apart from any notion of Creator or creation. Evolutionists have pointed to numerous observations in support for their assertions [Mey17]. Due to the persuasiveness of these arguments, Christians have considered and even adopted aspects of evolution to varying degrees. On one end of the spectrum, there are some who entirely reject evolutionary accounts of origins and argue for young earth creationism. There are also others on the opposite end who argue for theistic evolution, which contends that God used evolutionary processes to formulate this world [Mey17, pp. 40–43]. And there are people in between these two extremes. Because of such significant controversy, some wonder if creation matters. It seems to be a contentious and unclear issue. Good people disagree. So som","PeriodicalId":266080,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of The Math3ma Institute","volume":"77 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121122115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Imitation Learning: The Machine Learning Version of Discipleship","authors":"Monica C. Vroman","doi":"10.55409/math3ma2022-113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55409/math3ma2022-113","url":null,"abstract":"Learning has been at the forefront of human activity for thousands of years. Machine learning, a much newer field, has recently gained popularity and gotten much attention in the media and in conversations around us. In this article, I define machine learning, describe its different branches, and explain how it works. I also answer some of the concerns and questions that people have about the future of technology, especially as it relates to advances in machine learning.","PeriodicalId":266080,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of The Math3ma Institute","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122362598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Did Pterodactyls Have Feathers, and Does it Matter?","authors":"M. McLain","doi":"10.55409/math3ma2023021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55409/math3ma2023021","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":266080,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of The Math3ma Institute","volume":"118 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134188371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Immune System Design and the Primeval Garden","authors":"J. Francis","doi":"10.55409/math3ma2023023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55409/math3ma2023023","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":266080,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of The Math3ma Institute","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125312351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From Rotations and Groups to Tensor Networks","authors":"E. Stoudenmire","doi":"10.55409/math3ma2023022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55409/math3ma2023022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":266080,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of The Math3ma Institute","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131625414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}