

#76-How mathematics can improve our lives and make us better critical thinkers-with guest John Allen Paulos
Nov 4, 2022
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
In Numeracy, Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consecration
02:23 • 2min
Is There a Difference Between Radio Math and Radio Math?
04:27 • 3min
Is There a Difference Between Mathematics and Humor?
07:15 • 3min
The Relationship Between Math and Narrative
10:43 • 4min
Who's Counting - A Numerated Life
14:55 • 4min
The Probability of Winning the Car Is One Third
18:47 • 2min
Is There a Difference Between Probability and Conditional Probability?
21:03 • 3min
The Conditional Probability
24:24 • 3min
Is There a Base Rate Neglect?
27:00 • 4min
COVID - Base Rate Neglect or Base Rate Fallacy?
31:03 • 1min
Putting Numbers Into Perspective
32:24 • 5min
COVID-19 Pandemic
37:19 • 3min
What Are the Numerator and the Denominator of COVID?
39:51 • 2min
How Much Do You Know About COVID Vaccines?
41:31 • 1min
What Sticks With People Is the Allegation
42:58 • 5min
Is Brandy-Lene's Law Really Effective?
47:59 • 2min
Are You Trying to Be Conned or Fooled?
50:15 • 2min
How Does Lekoff's Idea of Mathematics Affect Education?
52:08 • 3min
Critical Thinking and Mathematical Thinking
55:36 • 3min