Episodes

  • Mathematical Objects: An object

    Mathematical Objects: An object
    Dec 6 2024
    A conversation about mathematics inspired by … an object. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Tai-Danae Bradley. Katie mentions Peter’s The unplanned impact of mathematics, free to read at Nature.
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    22 mins
  • Mathematical Objects: Borges’ Library of Babel

    Mathematical Objects: Borges’ Library of Babel
    Nov 22 2024
    A conversation about infinity inspired by The Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Borges. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.
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    15 mins
  • Mathematical Objects: Parallelepiped with Ayliean MacDonald

    Mathematical Objects: Parallelepiped with Ayliean MacDonald
    Nov 8 2024
    A conversation about mathematics inspired by a very special parallelepiped. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Ayliean.
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    33 mins
  • Mathematical Objects: An area the size of Wales

    Mathematical Objects: An area the size of Wales
    Oct 25 2024
    A conversation about mathematics inspired by an area the size of Wales. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.
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    30 mins
  • Mathematical Objects: A ballot with Sam Hansen

    Mathematical Objects: A ballot with Sam Hansen
    Oct 11 2024
    A conversation about election mathematics inspired by a ballot. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Sam Hansen. For more from Sam and the Carry the Two podcast check out this episode about Mathematics and Voting.
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    39 mins
  • Mathematical Objects: Space-filling curves

    Mathematical Objects: Space-filling curves
    Sep 27 2024
    A conversation about mathematics inspired by a space-filling curve. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.
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    21 mins
  • Mathematical Objects: Low bridge sign with Adam Townsend

    Mathematical Objects: Low bridge sign with Adam Townsend
    Sep 13 2024
    A conversation about mathematics inspired by a low bridge sign. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Adam Townsend. The plot discussed around 11 minutes and various other photos are available on Adam’s Height Hunt website (spoilers for the episode’s twists and turns!).
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    36 mins
  • Mathematical Objects: Post-season 7 update

    Mathematical Objects: Post-season 7 update
    Oct 10 2023
    A short update from Katie and Peter.
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    6 mins