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Euclid's Elements
In Our Time: Science
The Transformation of Mathematics in Ancient Egypt
In ancient Greece, mathematics was geared up to very practical needs. But at this time you see political institutions beginning to appear in Greece. And I think this is the change. This is when political institutions are appearing. There's a change in society where now we want laws and we want things that can be applied to creating a new sort of state. It's not just about a practical building. It's about creating political institutions in the way of logical thinking. You have the power of rhetoric, the ability to use language to persuade an audience. The logic of rhetoric. Mathematics actually works on the emotions.You're telling a story. Euclid's elements is full of storytelling. For me it
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