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OUTLINE:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 What is beautiful about mathematics?
9:12 How difficult should math really be?
17:31 Students giving up on math
28:52 Improving math education in schools
38:49 Inspiring mathematical creativity
56:35 youcubed
1:00:55 Best methods for studying math
1:21:29 Advice for young people
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