How Mathematics Influences Our Everyday Life - with Eugenia Cheng

Explore how mathematics influences everyday life in this 54-minute lecture by mathematician and author Eugenia Cheng. Discover the vast world of mathematics and its connections to various aspects of life, even without a formal mathematical background. Learn about abstract mathematical ideas through examples of social justice, current events, and daily experiences. Gain insights into the flexible, creative, and visual nature of mathematics and its impact on our lives. Presented by Dr. Eugenia Cheng, Scientist In Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, this talk aims to dispel "math phobia" and demonstrate the relevance of mathematics in our world.