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The Art of Mathematics

Carol Jacoby
Mathematics
Kaleidoscope
Art
Online Learning Algorithms
Graph Theory
Egyptian Fractions
Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems
Math
Davidson Fellowship
Reflection
Symmetry
Geometry
Golden Ratio
Weather Modelling
Combinatorics
MIT Primes Program
History Of Kaleidoscopes
Patterns
Formalization Of Law
Discrete Mathematics

Conversations, explorations, conjectures solved and unsolved, mathematicians and beautiful mathematics. No math background required.

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Alon Amit addresses the various facets of mathematics. Is it an art or a science? Both? Neither? Is it invented or discovered? Why is math that's developed for purely aesthetic reasons so often a useful tool for the real world? He likes that there ar... more

Alon Amit, prolific Quora math answerer, discusses how Artificial Intelligence might change the role of the mathematician. AI will make mathematics more efficient but it can't do math in a deep sense at present. It can't perform logical reasoning or ... more

Cindy Lawrence is the Director and CEO of the National Museum of Mathematics in New York City. She and a former math professor built it up from a grass-roots museum started by math teachers. The Museum, soon to move into a 30,000 square foot space, a... more

Veselin Jungic, teaching professor of mathematics at Simon Fraser University, introduces undergraduate math minors to contemporary math research. The focus is Ramsey theory, an area of current research activity that brings together multiple areas of ... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Pearce
Postdoctoral researcher at UT Austin
UT Austin
Episode: Turning Math-Hating Prisoners into Mathematicians
Alon Amit
Prolific math answer on Quora
Episode: Stop Overselling Mathematics
Dave Cole
Author of the Math Kids series, focused on teaching children about mathematics in an engaging way.
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Episode: Math for Kids: It's not a Spectator Sport
Neil Epstein
Associate Professor of Mathematics at George Mason University
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Episode: Egyptian Fractions
Lee Kraftchick
Lawyer with a background in mathematics and interest in mathematical literature
Episode: Too Much Math in the Schools? These Books Counter That Narrow View

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Meet the young Davidson Fellowship winners
Q: How did you get interested in this problem?
Edward’s interest in math began in childhood with humorous books and competitions, leading him to apply to the MIT Primes program.
Meet the young Davidson Fellowship winners
Q: How did you get interested in math to start with?
Ethan has loved numbers since childhood, participating in contests that opened his eyes to mathematics beyond school.
Meet the young Davidson Fellowship winners
Q: How did you learn that?
Ethan learned advanced math through math competitions and the MIT Primes program, which provided necessary background reading and mentorship.
Egyptian Fractions
Q: What can you tell us about Egyptian fractions?
Egyptian fractions are unique because they consist only of unit fractions, and they utilized a very different arithmetic approach from what we use today.
Turning Math-Hating Prisoners into Mathematicians
Q: What were the requirements for the students to take that particular class?
The only requirement was that they were enrolled in the program, with no previous prerequisites.

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Conversations engage listeners in the multifaceted world of mathematics, addressing both fundamental concepts and contemporary issues. Episode topics span from the impact of artificial intelligence on mathematics to the historical evolution of mathematical ideas, making it accessible to a broad audience. A distinctive feature is the emphasis on creativity in mathematics, illustrated through discussions on innovative teaching methods and the integration of art and math, showcasing the discipline's relevance in various fields. Listeners can expect a mix of analytical insights and discussions aimed at demystifying the subject, catering to both mathematics enthusiasts and novices alike.

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