Mathematical framework for storytelling from "summary" of The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges' Library of Babel by William Goldbloom Bloch
The idea of a mathematical framework for storytelling is a surprising one. When we think of mathematics, we usually imagine abstract concepts and complex formulas, not narratives or plots. However, when we delve into the world of literature, we can see that there are patterns and structures that can be analyzed mathematically. In Borges' Library of Babel, the concept of infinity plays a central role. The library itself is a vast, labyrinthine structure that contains every possible book of a certain length. This idea of infinite books with infinite combinations of letters and words raises interesting questions about the nature of storytelling and creativity. Mathematics can be used to analyze the structure of these infinite narratives. By looking at the patterns and repetitions in the text, we can gain insight...
Similar Posts
Endless fascination with Borges' library
The idea of an infinite library, with every possible book that could ever be written, is a concept that has captured the imagin...
Language as key to understanding
The idea that language is the key to understanding is fundamental to Borges' Library of Babel. Language, in all its complexity ...