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#190 – Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries

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The Mathematics of Cognition: A Cake Metaphor

This chapter explores the fascinating intersection of mathematics and cognition, using a cake metaphor to represent brain functions. It emphasizes the importance of universal grammar in language comprehension and the role of mathematical thinking in shaping our understanding of complex cognitive processes.

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