Ben Orlin, a passionate advocate for teaching math as a language, reimagines how we perceive mathematics. He likens numbers to nouns and arithmetic operations to verbs, making math relatable and applicable to daily life. The discussion includes practical tips for mental arithmetic and the importance of naming in both language and math. Orlin also addresses the relevance of mathematical thinking beyond academics, empowering listeners to embrace everyday math and overcome math anxiety.

In this conversation, Ben Orlin, a math educator and the mind behind 'Math With Bad Drawing', shares his mission to make math enjoyable. He redefines math as a universal language, complete with its own grammar. They dive into the quirks of statistics, navigating through fantasy scenarios that illustrate bias and sampling challenges. Orlin also discusses the influence of language on numeracy, along with the playful side of math through games, and reflects on how logic and creativity intertwine, making math accessible and intriguing for everyone.

Ben Orlin, author of 'Math with Bad Drawings' and engaging math teacher, joins the discussion to bring the joy back into numbers. He reveals how understanding statistics and standard deviation can uncover hidden stories in finances. Ben emphasizes embracing mistakes as essential for learning, and his humor makes math relatable. The talk also highlights investing strategies for achieving millionaire status through patience, while Doug shares amusing trivia about mean and median averages, showing that math can indeed be fun!