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The 3b1b podcast

3 - Steven Strogatz: In and out of love with math

Aug 7, 2021
01:54:07

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  • Intuition plays a crucial role in teaching math and inspiring students to develop a love for the subject, focusing on understanding the questions and concepts behind math rather than just providing answers.
  • Motivation to pursue math can come from various sources such as exploring real-world applications, appreciating the beauty and logic of mathematical concepts, understanding the history and context of math, or recognizing its potential career opportunities.

Deep dives

Discovering the Passion for Mathematics

The podcast episode explores Stephen Strogatz's journey into mathematics and his love for the subject. Strogatz recounts how he fell in love with math in high school and his early experiences with complex analysis and differential geometry. Despite facing discouragement and pressure to pursue other paths, Strogatz's passion for math led him to explore research opportunities, including a problem related to the topology of DNA. He also discusses the importance of intuition in teaching and inspiring students.

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