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Mathematician Cédric Villani Promotes Joyful Math Learning

12/9/2025

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Cédric Villani, a French mathematician and professor at Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, discussed his new book Leçons de mathématique joyeuse, or Lessons in joyful mathematics, in an interview.
Villani is a member of France's Académie des sciences and has received numerous awards for his contributions to mathematics.
The interview highlights his insights and experiences in promoting a joyful approach to learning mathematics.

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Cédric Villani, a French mathematician and professor at Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, discussed his new book Leçons de mathématique joyeuse, or Lessons in joyful mathematics, in an interview.
Villani is a member of France's Académie des sciences and has received numerous awards for his contributions to mathematics.
The interview highlights his insights and experiences in promoting a joyful approach to learning mathematics.