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

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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Misconceptions and Benefits of Learning Math

They discuss the misconceptions about math and the benefits of learning math even if one doesn't plan to become a research mathematician. They explore the importance of math in society for effective communication of scientific concepts and understanding things like exponentials and probabilities. They emphasize the need for people to appreciate and understand math as a framework, even if they can't perform complex mathematical calculations themselves.

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