What does math have to do with becoming a hero?

 

We live in a complex world, but it is possible to understand even “irrational” aspects of it.

What is the connection between mathematics and heroism? At first, the two hardly seem related–math is about measuring things, and heroes do immeasurable good. Isn’t one limited and the other limitless?

But the two are, in fact, connected. To become a leader, which is the foundation of being a true hero, you have to know who you are. You have to have a strong grip on reality. But this very rea...