“Math is power” is the tag line of a new documentary, “Counted Out,” currently making the rounds at festivals and community screenings. (It will have a limited theatrical release next year.) The film explores the intersection of mathematics, civil rights and democracy. And it delves into how an …
Interesting point about the role of math in democracy. But isnt the essence of democracy the voice of the people rather than number crunching? I mean, shouldnt we focus more on educating the masses about the importance of their vote rather than obsessing over electoral calculations?