the math gene a book about thought, brains, evolution, language, gossip, and, oh yeah - mathematics
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THE MATH GENE
A book about thought, brains, evolution, language,
gossip, and, oh yeah - Mathematics
Seems Broad? It is! The author uses
an in depth look at each of these things to prove his thesis
Genetic – Or Not? Experiments show
that we are born with “number sense” - reflected in language
Number sense =/= mathematical ability
Where x = Abstraction...
Math is based on abstract thinking – developed for language
Unfamiliar connections
What language???
Math = Language I would like to
explore this connection deeply in hopes of finding a new approach to math
READ IT! It are good Helps your brain! Monkeys? Understanding Well-argued and
persuasive