David Bessis

What if mathematical thinking is not a rare talent, but a skill we all already use and can sharpen? David Bessis is a mathematician and author who has spent years exploring what really happens in our minds when we think mathematically, moving from academic research at institutions like Yale and the CNRS to founding a machine learning startup and writing for a wider audience. In his book Mathematica: A Secret World of Intuition and Curiosity, he argues that math is less about formulas and more about intuition, imagination, and learning how to navigate the unknown. His work opens up mathematical thinking as a deeply human practice, one that can expand how we solve problems, make decisions, and understand the world around us.