1998 Homer Simpson was in a midlife crisis. He realized that his chances of success were slim. Homer Simpson almost discovered the Higgs BOSON fourteen years earlier than the other world’s great minds. Higgs particles are elementary particles in particle physics’ Standard Model. Homer is anxious to discover that 39 is half the normal lifespan of an average American man at his age. He is now in a crisis of midlife. Homer is very close to finding the Higgs boson. Homer becomes sad because he doesn’t have any accomplishments in his life. He learns about Thomas Edison, the inventor and makes a decision to be one. Homer quits his nuclear power station job and begins inventing many devices. He first invents an ergonomic chair that has a toilet built in. Then he creates an alarm system that sprays cosmetics onto the faces of women. This is Homer’s miracle achievement, which is the antithesis to a boffin. Simon Singh is the author of The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets. He explains that this equation can predict the Higgs boson’s mass. It’s amazing that the mass of the Higgs Boson is only slightly larger than what the Higgs boson really is. This is quite amazing, as Homer made this prediction 14 many years prior to it being discovered.” Simon Singh’s Book (Image: Bloomsbury Publishing plc) Who knew that an incompetent father who sleeps, eats donuts, and watches TV from home while drinking “Duff Beer”, would become the first person in the world with such a breakthrough in science? It is unclear how long it will take for him to be awarded the Nobel Prize. The math in The Simpsons & Futurama. Matt Groening, along with several other screenwriters, have embedded complex mathematics references throughout both series. These include conjectures and the most recent theorems. A majority of writers on the show are mathematics graduates. They also have a great sense of humor. The Simpsons are said to “encourage” and “nurture” math lovers. Singh said that he hopes teenagers will be motivated by his shows’ creators. Simonsingh.net has the following description for Mr. Singh’s book: Singh recounts memorable episodes like ‘Bart the Genius,’ and Homer, while also describing mathematical stories. These include Euler’s equation, ‘Homer,’ and the unsolved puzzle of P v. NP. He interviewed a variety of authors from the team including Jeff Westbrook and Al Jean. He comments that their love of mathematics is evident as they discuss the creations of the show. Video – Complex mathematics in The Simpsons Mr. Singh speaks to Al Jean, David Cohen and David Cohen about how mathematics is embedded in Simpsons and Futurama shows.
Homer Simpson found the Higgs boson in a middle-life crisis.
