Why is math so hard to love?

Published: May 25, 2022, 8:10 a.m.

To listeners of this podcast, it\u2019s no secret that Tai loves math. But he knows that a lot of people, including his friends, definitely don\u2019t feel the same way. In this episode, Tai uncovers why math gets such a bad rap, and if there\u2019s any truth to the well-worn phrase: \u201cI\u2019m just not a math person!\u201d\n\nIn this episode Tai talks to:\n- Sian Beilock, cognitive scientist and president of Barnard College at Columbia University\n- Daniel Ansari, Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience & Learning at Western University\n- Mariam Hazhir, math teacher in Surrey, B.C.\n\nFor transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/tai-asks-why-transcripts-listen-1.6747759