Thank you, Gabriel. I would wonder too... Now, when thousands of teenagers are arriving in Europe without their parents, it would be worth using the comparative method (including math) in their education. Maybe it makes easier for them to adapt themselves to new circumstances.

The tragedy in Paris, among many other consequences, warns us educators and researchers that Education of Democracy has to find the antidote against Education of fanaticism and terror. Mathematics education should also take part in this process. Teaching comparative methods may be one of the applicable tools in this regard.

This is a beautiful idea. I myself have always believed (and continue to believe in it!) that to able to look at things from the point of view of the other can only help us be better people, be more tolerant and more appreciative of differences. It bothers me deeply to see people always so willing to try and smooth out differences (cultural, linguistic, you-name-it) and the many beautiful shades of colours of divergent points of view. Kudos.

Thank you, Daniel.

I can't resist sharing this with RG readers - by the apropos of a newly published book and the latest political developments in my homeland and elsewhere.