Empathy and Logic: Facing Fears

In this vulnerable impromptu session, Andrea examines the roots of discomfort she experiences trying to absorb mathematical jargon. Ray rethinks his approach, emphasizing that the true role of logic should be to bring us together rather than push us apart.

LINKS

• First-order logic - Wikipedia
• Euclid's Proof that √2 is Irrational
• Types of Reasoning
• Legacy Code Rocks community and podcast
• Episode: Are GUIs Anti-social?!
• Episode: They Called Me a Turnip! With Jeremy Adamson
• Video by Ray on First-order Logic using Z3 prover

HOSTS

• Andrea Goulet LinkedIn | andreagoulet.com
• Ray Myers LinkedIn | Craft vs Cruft on YouTube

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