Reasonable Hope
A daily exploration of mathematics, philosophy, and life.
Most people learn the plumbing of mathematics.
Reasonable Hope explores the poetry.
Through short daily reflections, we explore how the habits of mind developed through mathematics—clarity, perspective, and the pursuit of truth—can help us think more deeply about life, purpose, and hope.
Why Reasonable Hope?
Reasonable Hope is a journey.
From subjects to stories.
From how to why.
From plumbing to poetry.
From answers to questions.
From reaction to reflection.
From facts to wonder.
From memory to mindset.
From reason to reasonable hope.
Mathematics does more than teach us how to solve problems.
It trains the mind to see patterns, explore perspectives, and find beauty.
Those habits of mind don’t just solve equations but they help us think more clearly about life itself.
What is Reasonable Hope?
Reasonable Hope is a daily series of short audio reflections, each about three minutes long.
Each day includes two perspectives:
Dave — Mathematics
Brian — Philosophy
Together we explore ideas about truth, perspective, purpose, and hope.
Each week will focus on one topic.
Week 1 Topic: Confidence and Certainty
Week 2 Topic: Proof and Truth
Future topics include humility, community etc.
Target Launch Date: May 4
Here are 3 sample reflections from math and philosophy
Preview of Day 1: Philosophy
Preview of Day 2: Philosophy
Preview of Day 3: Philosophy
Who We Are
Dave spent his career in actuarial science and mathematics. While mastering the plumbing of math led to success, it was the beauty of mathematics that transformed how he sees the world.
Brian began in mathematics, computer science, and actuarial science before turning his focus toward helping people wrestle with life’s deeper questions and discover their why for living.
Join the Journey
Because when we learn to think clearly, see new perspectives, and pursue truth together, we discover something powerful:
Hope grounded in reason.
If you have feedback on the sample audio reflections, you may share that feedback with Dave on LinkedIn.