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A Mathematician's Lament

Book • 2009
In 'A Mathematician's Lament', Paul Lockhart argues that mathematics is often taught in a way that obscures its beauty and creativity.

He advocates for an approach that treats mathematics as an art form, focusing on exploration and discovery rather than rote memorization.

The book is divided into two parts: 'Lamentation', which critiques current teaching methods, and 'Exultation', which offers examples of how mathematics can be taught more effectively.

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Lex Fridman
in the introduction of the podcast.
18 snips
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Albert Vilalta
to understand math, describing it as heartbreaking but helpful.
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Mentioned by HudZah as a book that changed his perception of how math should be taught.
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Anna Stokke
as the subject of a listener request for a critique.
The case for practice and the power of Math Corps with Alex Kontorovich (Ep 52)

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