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Vectors | Chapter 1, Essence of linear algebra

3Blue1Brown · 17 recommenders · 18 months

The first chapter of 3Blue1Brown's Essence of Linear Algebra series, introducing vectors with animated geometric visuals. It begins a series that builds intuition for linear algebra from the basics.

Why Hacker News readers recommend it: HN's go-to recommendation for learning linear algebra intuition, repeatedly credited with making concepts click and complementing textbooks.

17 recommenders14 strong recommendations2018–2026
Pure mathematicsRecreational & visual math#vectors#linear algebra#visual intuition#3blue1brown#machine learning math

“the most welcoming and informative introduction to the topic I've ever seen”

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