Perhaps the most ironic twist of Strang’s career is that while he was teaching the fundamentals of matrix math, the world shifted to make that math the most valuable skill on Earth.
Strang didn't just teach a math class; he taught the foundational grammar of the 21st century. gilbert strang
Suddenly, a student in a village in India, a programmer in Silicon Valley, and a hobbyist in Brazil had access to the same high-quality education as an MIT undergrad. His series 18.06: Linear Algebra became the gold standard. To date, his videos have been viewed tens of millions of times. He proved that quality education doesn't need a paywall; it just needs a great teacher. Perhaps the most ironic twist of Strang’s career