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The Third Cornet - with Katie Steckles

The Numberphile Podcast

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Is Maths Hard?

Mathematicians aren't people who find mats easy, they're people who enjoy the fact that it's difficult. The way we teach maths is very much there is a correct answer. And i think mathematicians tend to be people who are just prepared to get stuck in and have a go - regardless of whether they actually feel like they could handle on it yet. If one of the defining traits of a mathematician is someone who is willing to work very hard and do things that are difficult, you are definitely a mathematician,. Well, that's all for to day. Thanks to katy for her time.

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