Check out Yvain’s sequence on Game Theory. I’ve actually studied game theory at a grad level, and had nothing to learn from what he wrote. But he opened it up in a fun/interesting/well-written way, which was specifically written for this audience, and addressed relevant interests here more than a textbook.
It’s challenging to imagine a sequence on introductory chemistry that would have the same appeal. Having said that, I’m sure a sufficiently educated/talented writer could do one on intro chem.
Check out Yvain’s sequence on Game Theory. I’ve actually studied game theory at a grad level, and had nothing to learn from what he wrote. But he opened it up in a fun/interesting/well-written way, which was specifically written for this audience, and addressed relevant interests here more than a textbook.
It’s challenging to imagine a sequence on introductory chemistry that would have the same appeal. Having said that, I’m sure a sufficiently educated/talented writer could do one on intro chem.
“Asimov on Chemistry” was a childhood favourite of mine.