Word: farleys
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...Farley, along with business partner Anthony Harkin, a post-doctoral fellow in applied mathematics, read through the scripts of “Numb3rs” and sent comments back to producers and writers. From there, it is ultimately the producers’ decision as to whether or not the comments are to be implemented...
...many cases, they want me to elaborate on some of the math already in the script,” said Farley. “I help add dialogue and fine tune the math already in the script...
While producers must sometimes sacrifice perfect mathematics in the name of entertainment, Farley noted that another important aspect of his job is to make sure mathematicians themselves are portrayed accurately...
...main thing I am interested in is that they get the culture right,” said Farley. “Sometimes the characters don’t say things that are reflective of how mathematicians would interact with one another...
...Farley has no such intention. While he loves what he does with the consulting agency, he notes that his true passion and occupation will remain with mathematics...