The Interview
In this episode, I talk with mathematician and author Ben Orlin. Ben is the creator of the “Math With Bad Drawings” blog and similarly titled book, and the best illustration I’ve seen of the value of mathematical, or first principles, thinking. Plus, it’s hilarious. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Ben graduated from Yale in 2009 with a degree in mathematics. There he was Creative Director for The Yale Record. He has taught math in Oakland, CA and Birmingham, UK. He has a frequent public speaker, and his writing has been published in The Atlantic, Slate, Vox, and the LA Times.
In this episode, we talk about the book, misconceptions about mathematical aptitude, the importance of allowing yourself to be stuck with a problem, and more.
Where To Connect with Ben:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/benorlin
- Patreon