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This podcast explores mathematics, mathematical philosophy and how that relates to the real world and our lives through the history of math.
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- Jan 15, 202236 min
Episode 3.4: Credit is given where credit is due...supposedly
In this episode, we explore the algebraic foundations of calculus through the lens of Bhaskara II, and try to pin down who made calculus. See Transcript for the show on the shows website. Transcripts go up within a week of release. https://mathematicallyspeakingpod.com/ and join the discord. Make sure to tell your friends and leave a rating. Thank you for listening!!
- Mar 29, 202116 min
Episode 3.3 It is nothing...really
On this episode of the show, we finally cover the wonderful world of 0 and its importance in algebra as the identity element. I make some announcements about the show. If you would like to support the show you can find a donate here and join us on discord for conversation and community.
- Oct 12, 202015 min
Episode 3.2- A Slice of Transcendence
On this episode of the show, we look at our first historical figure of the season! Aryabhata! He gave us one of the first approximations for Pi. But what is Pi exactly? Listen to find out! Transcripts and resources for further learning can be found here: https://mathematicallyspeakingpod.com/
- Sep 1, 202015 min
Episode 3.1- The Big, the Small, and Everything in Between
On this episode, we see the results of Indian Mathematics from a birds-eye perspective. The overview is given to show the impact of the Indian Culture on its math, and how abstracting math away from the physical gives it power. In news about the show, there is now a website! https://mathematicallyspeakingpod.com/. you can find transcripts and resources for further reading here. I hope you enjoy it.
- Jun 22, 202014 min
Epiosde 2.8: The Woman Behind the Men
On this episode, we end season 2 with 4 different mathematical giants, one of which is our first named woman mathematician. We have 3 revolutionary texts and the editor/commentator who made sure they all lasted until today. Here is the link to the conic sections animation: Conic sections animated Join us on Discord for a conversation about the show.
- Jun 7, 202025 min
Episode 2.7: A Lever Large Enough
This episode begins with a 9 minute moment of silence in honor of George Floyd, and all other black men and women who are victims of police brutality. During that time I encourage you to donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019. You can also sign various petitions here:https://www.bleumag.com/2020/06/03/30-blm-petitions-you-should-sign-right-now/. The content of this episode surrounds two mathematical giants, Eratosthenes and Archimedes to demonstrate the power of geometry when it works on its own. We end the episode with a discussion on the importance of prime numbers.
- May 1, 202015 min
Episode 2.6- Euclid: They wrote the Bible
On this episode, we move on to the city of Alexandria. We talk about the father of geometry, Euclid, and his book, The Elements.
- Apr 1, 202014 min
Episode 2.5- It's Just Platonic
On this episode, we talk about Plato. His background, his work and impact on math, and a lesson we can learn from his mistakes.
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