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Rethinking what it means to learn math (with Eugenia Cheng)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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Understanding Context in Mathematics

This chapter explores the significance of underlying premises in disagreements and how different approaches to similar goals can coexist. It emphasizes the role of mathematical concepts like category theory to illustrate the importance of relationships in understanding both mathematics and human interactions. By shifting perspectives and recognizing the context of numerical systems, the chapter reveals how relationships can transform comprehension across various fields.

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