Why do brilliant engineers struggle to explain their ideas? Dave Cole—Facebook data center architect turned children's author—reveals how storytelling transforms technical concepts into engaging lessons for all ages.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why Dave’s math books are now published in 9 languages (including Mongolian!)
- How to use the "Seven Bridges of Königsberg" puzzle to teach graph theory
- Why engineers must master storytelling to get buy-in for their ideas
- How AI changes math education (and when to avoid using it)
- The wooden mechanical computer that makes binary logic visible
For engineers, educators, and anyone who wants to make technical concepts resonate with any audience.
Connect With Dave Cole:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-cole-91637710?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app
Website: https://davecolebooks.com/
Books: The Math Kids series (12 books available)
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Dave Cole and His Journey
02:11 From Data Centers to Entrepreneurship
06:41 The Transition to Author and Math Coach
11:19 The Math Kids Series: Inspiration and Concepts
14:16 Engaging Kids with Math: Surprising Connections
18:27 Interactive Learning: Making Math Fun
21:52 Storytelling in Teaching: Bridging Concepts
27:07 Teaching High Schoolers vs. Younger Students
30:55 Essential Math Skills for STEM
33:35 The Role of AI in Education
37:32 Innovation in Engineering and Education
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