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Real Fish, Real Numbers, Real Jobs - Real Numbers and Limits Math Foundations

Offered By: Insights into Mathematics via YouTube

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Mathematics Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking video lecture that delves into the controversial paper "Real fish, real numbers, real jobs" by N J Wildberger. Listen to the author read and discuss his humorous yet critical take on modern mathematics' approach to real numbers and its implications for education and employment. Gain insights into the paper's reception and the broader issues it raises about self-criticism within the mathematical community. Examine the historical context of numbers, the challenges in teaching mathematics, and potential future directions for the field.

Syllabus

Introduction
Real Fish Real Jobs
A Short History of Numbers
Training the Young
Convince the Professorial
setbacks and recovery
looking to the future
conclusion


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Insights into Mathematics

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