483. What’s Wrong With Shortcuts?
Freakonomics Radio
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This chapter recounts a captivating story from the late 18th century about the young mathematical prodigy, Carl Friedrich Gauss, who astounds his teacher and classmates with his exceptional problem-solving skills. It explores themes of intelligence and the value of learning shortcuts in education through Gauss's brilliant mind.
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