Eugenia Cheng and Tim Radford on finding solace in science – books podcast
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This week, we turn away from the crowds of catastrophist headlines and dystopian fiction and discover hope in the world of science
Can advanced mathematics and physics help us navigate a path through today's social and political turmoil?
Eugenia Cheng's book The Art of Logic: How to Make Sense in a World That Doesn't shows how mathematical logic can help us see difficult political questions such as public healthcare, Black Lives Matter and Brexit more clearly - and know when politicians and companies are trying to mislead us.