A mathematician helps us strategize about feeling more comfortable with numbers and figures — and how to help kids with feeling great about math as well. And then we discuss some of the dark sides of an unhealthy relationship with your job, and what you can do about it.
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How To Become More Comfortable With Math And Numbers
By some measures, more than nine out of ten Americans get nervous when confronted with math. We look at what makes people so anxious about numbers and how we can help our kids be more comfortable with math.
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Are Our Jobs Getting In The Way Of Our Lives?
What would you do if you didn’t have to work? The author of a new book makes the case that work-life balance is nearly non-existent in today’s world, where we not only need to work to live, but are also expected to feel passionate about our jobs. We talk with the author about how our expectations of work have changed overtime, and how everyday people can fight to make it better.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Eugenia Cheng Guest
- Sarah Jaffe Guest
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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