I love numerical puzzles; I think they challenge your brain more than word puzzles. Because people’s brains are oriented further toward words rather than numbers, thus, they are more inclined to solve word puzzles much easier than numerical puzzles. And if one really wants to challenge one’s mind, one needs to step out of one’s comfort zone and really delve into the domain of numbers and mathematics.
I often hear how people hate math because it’s difficult, but I think it is how they were educated in mathematics. I know that math can be so technical that it doesn’t spark one’s interest in learning it. But with imagination, originality, and ingenuity in teaching mathematics, one can spark the minds of individuals.
To me, mathematics is a beautiful language. It is the language of the universe. If one wants to learn about everything around them and space, only mathematics can explain their beauty and wonder. I know because I know how to speak many languages from around the world, and not one can come close to accurately describing everything around you and things that are yet to be known, except for mathematics.
Mathematics is all around you, from counting how many fruits or cookies you eat, how fast you are driving (velocity), how quickly you can stop (frictional force), to balancing your checks, etc. And your computers, smartphones, smart devices, smart home devices, etc., are all made using mathematics and binary numbers. Without mathematics, you wouldn’t have the technological advances to enjoy. And as years will come to past and technology is on-demand, mathematics will be a knowledge that is indispensable. And one can conclude that the more citizens a country has that are great in mathematics, the more they will produce engineers and scientists that will help with advancement for a better future for their country. And they will sequentially take their country to be the leading force of advancement in the world.
So I think mathematics is essential. And numerical puzzles, such as The Magnificent World Of Puzzles (13 Different Japanese Puzzles), are a great way to exercise your brain and challenge your mind. That hopefully sparks your mind and interest in loving and appreciating mathematics.