Don't Fear Math : TED Radio Hour Why do many of us hate, even fear math? Why are we convinced we're bad at it? This hour, TED speakers explore the myths we tell ourselves and how changing our approach can unlock the beauty of math.

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Don't Fear Math

Why do many of us hate, even fear math? Why are we convinced we're bad at it? This hour, TED speakers explore the myths we tell ourselves and how changing our approach can unlock the beauty of math.

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Eddie Woo: How Can Math Help Us Understand The Complexity Of The Universe?

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Masha Gershman: What Can We Learn From The Russian Approach To Math Education?

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