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New Books in Mathematics

Marshall Poe
Mathematics
Compass and Straight Edge
Literary Mathematics
Mathematical Impossibility
Euclidean Geometry
Cultures Of Prediction
Philosophy Of Science
Exploratory Iterative Culture
Iterative Numerical Culture
Ballistics
Weather Forecasting
AI
Mathematical Tools
Squaring the Circle
Doubling the Cube
Greek Geometers
Trisecting an Angle
Mapmatics
Gerrymandering
Plurality Voting

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Chris Dalla Riva
Author, musician, and data analyst, Senior Project Manager at Audiomack
Audiomack
Episode: Chris Dalla Riva, "Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Allen Downey
Principal Data Scientist at Pi MC Labs and Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at Olin College
Pi MC Labs / Olin College
Episode: Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Anthony Bonato
Author of Dots and Lines, professor in the Department of Mathematics at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Toronto Metropolitan University
Episode: Anthony Bonato, "Dots and Lines: Hidden Networks in Social Media, AI, and Nature" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2025)
George Musser
An award-winning journalist and contributing editor for Scientific American
Scientific American
Episode: George Musser, "Putting Ourselves Back in the Equation: Why Physicists Are Studying Human Consciousness and AI to Unravel the Mysteries of the Universe" (Picador, 2024)
Anil Ananthaswamy
An award-winning science writer, former staff writer and deputy news editor for New Scientist, and author of several popular science books.
Quantum Magazine
Episode: Anil Ananthaswamy, "Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Maths Behind Modern AI" (Dutton, 2024)
Robyn Arianrhod
Science writer and mathematician affiliated with Monash University's School of Mathematics
Monash University
Episode: Robyn Arianrhod, "Vector: A Surprising Story of Space, Time, and Mathematical Transformation" (U of Chicago Press, 2024)
Chris Bernhardt
Professor of Mathematics at Fairfield University and author of Beautiful Math.
MIT Press
Episode: Chris Bernhardt, "Beautiful Math: The Surprisingly Simple Ideas behind the Digital Revolution in How We Live, Work, and Communicate" (MIT Press, 2024)
Albion Lawrence
String theorist, quantum theorist, and science fiction aficionado
Episode: Scientists Cooperate while Humanists Ruminate (EF, JP)
Grace Lindsay
Assistant professor of psychology and data science at New York University, author of Models of the Mind.
New York University
Episode: Grace Lindsay, "Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain" (Bloomsbury, 2021)

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Gregory McNiff
Host of New Books in Mathematics, known for his engaging interviews that unlock complex mathematical concepts.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • I think I'm becoming a maths nerd!

    Thanks to these podcasts, I've read some great books and I'm excited about maths for the first time in my life (age 43). I'm learning, I'm playing and I'm having fun with maths. I never thought that would happen! I really enjoy the host Jim Stein. My only complaint is that I want more new maths books podcasts. Read more Jim!

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    5
    Nonicksleftforme
    Australia6 years ago
  • Great conversations!

    You don’t have to be a mathematician to enjoy these interviews on life, the universe and everything in between.

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    5
    Davvott
    Australia7 years ago
  • Great interviews with mathematicians

    These are fascinating. Just finished listening to an interview with Ian Stewart. My only quibble/ suggestion would be for the interviewer to get a headset or microphone. Interviewees' audio is fine, interviewer's could be better.

    Apple Podcasts
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    mr2048
    United States9 years ago

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Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Q: Could you talk about how that shifts over time?
One example is just thinking in terms of the conservative versus liberal worldview on social issues and economic issues.
Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Q: What does the base rate fallacy teach us?
If you get a positive test, there are these two numbers that you really should know. The sensitivity is the probability that you will correctly get a positive test if you do, in fact, have the condition, and specificity is the probability that you will correctly get a negative test if you do not have the condition.
Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Q: How can someone use the Significance Persistence Contingency Framework to decide what job they should take?
They suggest this framework of significance, persistence, and contingency as one way to think about this.
Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Q: Could you talk about that? Because that obviously has real world consequences for people.
That selection process that we talked about with friends comes up over and over. Once you become aware of it, you start to see it everywhere.
Allen B. Downey, "Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Q: Allen, why did you write Probably Overthinking It and who is the target reader?
I started writing in part because I had a lot of ideas and stories that I had collected. I think the thing that came up every time is that there's often a statistical idea and then a real world implication.

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Focused on the intersection of mathematics with broader themes, this series features enlightening interviews with authors of recent works in the field. Topics like graph theory, artificial intelligence, data literacy, and the philosophy of numbers are frequently discussed, providing listeners with both accessible explanations and deep insights into complex mathematical concepts. The engaging discussions not only highlight fundamental theories but also explore their applications in various realms such as social media dynamics and algorithm-driven decision-making, showcasing the relevance of mathematics in contemporary life. The hosts typically foster a conversational style that encourages both scholars and enthusiasts to appreciate mathemati... more

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