In what ways do mathematics affect our lives? (Consider things like human-based computing, statistics and probability, applied mathematics). When can information be considered property that can be protected by formal laws?
What do visual elements (pattern, shape, size, proportion, texture, color, and proximity of buildings) contribute to the identity of a city?
References:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_mathematics
- http://www.ams.org/notices/200111/rev-blank.pdf