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Principles of Mathematical Thinking for Everyday Life

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Discover the principles of mathematical thinking that can enhance everyday life in this TEDxNiendorf talk by Fields Medal recipient Pierre-Louis Lions. Gain valuable insights as Lions shares advice for aspiring math students and discusses crucial aspects of mathematics education. Explore how non-mathematicians can apply mathematical thinking to various situations and benefit from this unique perspective. This 15-minute presentation, part of a digital TEDx event organized by Jonathan Meier and Lennart Rugen, offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the world's most distinguished mathematicians.

Syllabus

Principles of Mathematical Thinking | Pierre-Louis Lions | TEDxNiendorf

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    Nathalia Soares Esperidiao
    I thought that it wasn't gonna help me, but actually the learning of the origin of the math thinking was very interesting and useful.
  • Praise Banda
    Good for motivation and the best ideas from these day onward I am trying to relate the physical world to mathematical logic not just recipes
  • Lori Clay Myer
    Nice to learn we start counting in school with rocks not pennies or change I liked what I just heard

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