1) Although I found it confusing to understand some parts, I find the reading to be particularly interesting. What I found interesting was the part about "swells". There are terminologies associated with it such as bots and okar. Additionally, the reading links swells with angles and how wind can play a factor on that. I studied figure 10 closely to understand the diagram. Finally, it talks about primary and secondary swells which was of fascination to me. 2) I think embodied mathematics is important because the environment is all around us. We inhabit the Earth and the Earth does not inhabit us. In this article is references the islands alongside with the ocean and winds. Three critical elements which play a crucial part of the Chinese characters. By understanding the positions of these elements, maps were able to be drawn out. In terms of the mathematical aspect, it is important to understand the theory behind the math and not just accept it for what it is. 3) In the second...