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John A. Paulos — Avoiding Innumeracy (EP. 219)

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The Role of Math in Financial Disasters and Teaching Strategies

The chapter delves into how simple math and leverage have caused financial disasters, emphasizing the need for understanding statistics and probability in practical contexts. It also explores teaching methods inspired by Professor Feynman's approach and discusses the importance of making math classes engaging and entertaining.

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