What is wrong with the way most of us are introduced to maths?
The way mathematics is taught is akin to an art class in which students are only taught how to paint a fence and are never shown the paintings of the great masters. When, later on in life, the subject of mathematics comes up, most people wave their hands and say “Oh no, I don’t want to hear about…
Physics
'A mathematical formula can change history'
Mathematician Edward Frenkel wants to expose the beauty of mathematics, inspire awe at its power and challenge his colleagues to wield it for good
By Jacob Aron
2 October 2013