Rebecca Goldin: Why Math Is the Best Way to Make Sense of the World

Quanta Magazine Season 2017 Episode 16

Overview:
Rebecca Goldin explains why quantitative literacy is so important.

Genre : Documentary, Animation

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Release Date : 2017-09-11

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