Breaking Math Podcast
1) Unequal with Eugenia Cheng
In this conversation, Eugenia Cheng discusses the importance of making math accessible and engaging for everyone, particularly those who have been discouraged by traditional education methods. She emp...Show More
2) Unequal with Eugenia Cheng
In this conversation, Eugenia Cheng discusses the importance of making math accessible and engaging for everyone, particularly those who have been discouraged by traditional education methods. She emp...Show More
3) Breaking Math: When Math Meets a Technology Glitch
This week's episode isn't our usual deep dive—it's a behind-the-scenes update. On Monday, Breaking Math vanished from Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and more without warning. After digging in, we discovered...Show More
4) Hate the Game
In this conversation, Dr. Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin, discusses her book "Hate the Game," that frames life and career decisions as strategic games. She emphasizes the importance of u...Show More
5) Dots and Lines: Hidden Networks
In this conversation, Autumn and Dr. Anthony Bonato explore the fascinating world of networks, discussing their significance in various fields, including mathematics, social interactions, and even the...Show More
6) Robin Hood Math
In this episode of Breaking Math, Dr. Noah Giansiracusa discusses his book 'Robin Hood Math', emphasizing the importance of mathematical literacy in navigating an algorithm-driven world. He explores h...Show More
7) What are Swim Training Patterns?
In this conversation, Dr. Christoph Bartneck discusses the intersection of swimming and computer science, exploring how mathematical patterns can enhance swim training. He introduces the concept of a ...Show More
8) AI Ethics: Algorithms Go To College
In this episode of Breaking Math, Autumn explores the complex world of AI ethics, focusing on its implications in education, the accuracy of AI systems, the biases inherent in algorithms, and the chal...Show More
9) Random Shuffle Isn't Random At All
In this episode, we explore the intricate mathematics behind Sp0tify's (ok... and other's) shuffle feature, revealing how it is designed to feel random while actually being carefully curated. We discu...Show More
10) Algorithms & AI Simplified - The Not So Mathy Version
This conversation explores the intricate relationship between mathematics and artificial intelligence (AI) for people who don't want to get too math heavy and want things simplified as much as possibl...Show More