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The Joy of X
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Podcasts that mention The Joy of X by Steven H. Strogatz
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Episode: Steven Strogatz Thinks You Don't Know What Math Is | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 96
Published on January 13, 2023
So in writing the book The Joy of X, I was asked by the op-ed page editor of the New York Times, 'Can't you write for my readers, the people who read the opinion page, just an educated smart person who doesn't know anything about math? What’s it all about?
In this segment, Steven Strogatz discusses his book, 'The Joy of X,' recounting how he was invited by the New York Times op-ed editor to write for an audience that might not have a strong background in mathematics. He reflects on the aim of the book to make math relatable and engaging for everyone.
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