Math for Life with Dr. Jeffrey Bennett

Mathematics underlies nearly everything in modern society. From personal budgeting to the federal debt. From energy policy to politics. My guest, the esteemed astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett, believes we can fully understand all its important implications if we approach it with clear quantitative mathematical thinking. In our conversation about his book, “Math for Life,” we explore the most pressing issues that face our society and how we can apply this same thinking to benefit ourse...