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Mathematica : a secret world of intuition and curiosity / David Bessis ; translated by Kevin Frey

This work explores mathematical comprehension as a fundamental human experience accessible to all. It dispels myths of innate genius, framing mathematics as a mental practice akin to meditation that relies on innate curiosity, intuition, and imagination.

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