Math and the Mind

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How does a bunch of grey matter in our skulls have the ability to solve mathematical problems? Are we the only species that can? Does catching a baseball require doing calculations? Join John, Ken, and their guest, noted cognitive scientist and NPR’s “Math Guy” Keith Devlin, as they discuss the many ways our minds can do the math.

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