John Mighton Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Mighton.

John Mighton is a mathematician, playwright, and author from Canada. He was born on October 28, 1957, in Hamilton, Ontario. Mighton earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Toronto and later pursued a doctorate in mathematics from the same institution. He co-founded the non-profit organization JUMP Math, dedicated to improving math education. Mighton is also renowned for his plays, including "Half Life" and "Possible Worlds," which have been performed internationally. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to education and the arts.

If non-linear leaps in intelligence and ability are possible

If non-linear leaps in intelligence and ability are possible, why haven't these effects been observed in our schools? I believe the answer lies in the profound inertia of human thought: when an entire society believes something is impossible, it suppresses, by its very way of life, the evidence that would contradict that belief.

John Mighton

Science Society Belief Inertia