What Can Math Teach Us? | Francis Su
December 9, 2021

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PART OF A SPECIAL 6-WEEK SERIES | Math can often lead to frustration, confusion, and irritation — but might it also lead us to virtue? Join us as we talk with Harvey Mudd professor and author of “Mathematics for Human Flourishing,” Dr. Francis Su. In our interviews with Francis and his friend (and fellow math-explorer) Christopher Jackson, learn how doing math makes us more human and allows us to grow in the virtues of discernment, persistence, and hope. Like what you heard? Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to help more people discover our episodes. And, get updates on more ideas that shape our lives by signing up for our email newsletter at veritas.org. Thanks for listening!
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