Non Linear Thinking
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On today\\u2019s show we\\u2019re talking about math. That\\u2019s right math. We humans are used to linear thinking. It\\u2019s how many of us interact with our physical world.
\\nWhen you double the distance, it takes twice as long to get there. If the price goes up by a dollar, you need to take one more dollar out of your wallet. This is all linear thinking. This is the way we are used to seeing the world. We are not accustomed to thinking of geometric functions. Geometric functions accelerate. These are functions where the number in the exponent is greater than 1.
\\nYour parents no doubt taught you about the power of compounding. They probably used the example of compound interest, and how over time, with the power of compounding, you can multiply your earnings.
\\nWe humans are really terrible at understanding this. Most people don\\u2019t save money because they can\\u2019t see the tangible benefit in the short term.
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\\nHost: Victor Menasce
\\nemail: podcast@victorjm.com
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