“The mathophobia endemic in contemporary culture blocks many people from learning anything they recognize as ‘math,’ although they may have no trouble with mathematical knowledge they do not perceive as such.”
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Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas
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Seymour Papert
Mathematician, computer science pioneer, and educational technology advocate. Seymour Papert is renowned for his contributions to computer science and mathematics education, particularly in the areas of LOGO programming language and constructivist learning theory. more
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