By Eugenia Cheng

In “The Art of Logic” published in 2018, the author Eugenia Cheng addresses a pressing issue of our time: how to navigate in a post-truth era where fake news and social media influence our perception of reality. As a mathematician, Cheng explores the use of logic as a tool to challenge our preconceptions and discover the truth. Interestingly, she argues that when we combine logic with emotions, we become more adept at navigating the irrational aspects of our world.

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