Podcasts about mathematicians

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Thomas Bradwardine: an Archbishop, Mathematician, and precursor to the Reformation. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com)

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Famous Mathematician feuds, Delta Flight 591, Lazarus, Akira, Computer History, Zoom, Clones, LiteLLM, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-607

Famous Mathematician feuds, Delta Flight 591, Lazarus, Akira, Computer History, Zoom, Clones, LiteLLM, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-607

Famous Mathematician feuds, Delta Flight 591, Lazarus, Akira, Computer History, Zoom, Clones, LiteLLM, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-607

Mathematicians have broken through a long-standing barrier in the study of “minimizing surfaces,” which play an important role in both math and physics. The article New Proofs Probe Soap-Film Singularities first appeared on Quanta Magazine.

This week Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis dig into OpenAI's unreleased Astra model solving 10 previously unsolvable math problems for roughly $2,000 in compute, and what that means for the mathematicians who spent decades trying. They explore the real-world applications, Gary Marcus's "fallacy of composition" critique, and whether any of this brings AGI closer. Meanwhile, OpenAI's own agents keep escaping containment.Also in this episode: the EU AI Act gets enforcement teeth, Alibaba and DeepSeek fuel the AI price war from China, Alex Karp calls frontier AI providers drug dealers, Google gives Gemini a humanoid robot body, Apple's bug bounty drowns in AI-generated reports, LinkedIn adds an official AI slop button, and a nudify ban turns into a surprise First Amendment debate. New episodes every Wednesday at aiinside.show. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Start 0:04:07 - OpenAI: Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science 0:04:35 - Exclusive: OpenAI Previews ‘Astra' AI Model in DC 0:25:54 - Alibaba Adds to China AI Breakthroughs With New Qwen Model 0:40:11 - Google's Gemini Can Now Stomp Around as a Humanoid Robot 0:47:56 - Apple struggles to keep pace with AI ‘bug' hunters 0:50:42 - The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You 0:54:22 - LinkedIn Introduces a 'Seems Like AI Slop' Button 0:59:01 - Judge denies request by Elon Musk's xAI to pause Minnesota nudification ban 1:00:39 - The Worst Person You Know Just Filed A Good First Amendment Lawsuit Against A Very Badly Drafted Nudify App Ban 1:04:50 - Gemini Spark can now use Chrome to auto browse, AI Pro access goes international 1:07:41 - Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky 1:09:30 - Introducing Inkling-Small Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I think there's a critical opportunity for someone here. Mathematicians are feeling the doom (mostly in the "lose our jobs" sense). Academics are freaking out about the daily news that amateurs are asking GPT "prove career-defining theorem, make no mistakes" and it's just working. Senior researchers are leaving for frontier AI labs. Many are mentally spiralling or flailing about their life's work not mattering anymore. Last year, when I tried explaining IABIED to colleagues, I would be met with incredulous stares. This year, I'm met with incredulous stares and "So what should I do now?" (I don't have a good answer for them, which is part of why I'm posting this.) I've quarantined AI discussions on my research discord because otherwise it would overwhelm everything else. Top mathematicians, people on par in mathematical ability with Critch, Christiano, and Steinhardt, people who have been running leading-edge research groups for decades, people with enormous soft power in academic circles, are going to OpenAI without even having considered x-risk for five minutes. Many more will be leaving soon. If you want these folks to hear something at all, to consider some other option in the rest [...] --- First published: July 23rd, 2026 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/zKCGq2bbCQrpCNc3W/mathematicians-are-feeling-the-doom --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

The Chinese foreign minister is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kyrgyzstan, where he has met with his counterparts from Belarus and Uzbekistan (01:12). Washington is considering restarting major combat operations on Iran, while Tehran has warned of more retaliatory attacks (08:40). Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong have made history as the country's first winners of the Fields Medal, the highest international honor in mathematics (17:55).

Two Chinese nationals were awarded the Fields Medal, regarded as the Nobel Prize of mathematics, on Thursday, marking the first time Chinese nationals have received the prestigious honor.两名中国籍数学家于当地时间7月23日早晨斩获菲尔兹奖。菲尔兹奖素有 “数学界诺贝尔奖” 之称，此次获奖也创下中国籍学者首次摘得这一重磅奖项的纪录。Wang Hong and Deng Yu shared this year's award with John Pardon from the United States and Jacob Tsimerman from Canada at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia. The achievement also marks the first time that two Chinese nationals have won the Fields Medal in the same year.本届菲尔兹奖颁奖典礼于美国费城举办的国际数学家大会上举行，王虹、邓煜与美国数学家约翰・帕登、加拿大数学家雅各布・齐默曼共同获奖。这也是史上首次有两名中国籍数学家在同一年度拿下菲尔兹奖。First presented in 1936, the award, which is considered one of the highest honors in the field, is given every four years by the International Mathematical Union, and recognizes mathematicians under the age of 40 for their outstanding contributions to mathematics.菲尔兹奖于 1936 年首次颁发，被视作数学领域最高荣誉之一，由国际数学联盟每四年评选一次，表彰 40 周岁以下、在数学领域作出杰出贡献的数学家。Both Wang and Deng enrolled at Peking University in 2007. With their recognition, China has become the fifth country — after the USA, France, the United Kingdom and Russia — to produce two Fields Medalists at the same ceremony, and the first Asian country to achieve the distinction.王虹与邓煜二人于 2007 年考入北京大学。凭借此次两人同时获奖，中国成为继美国、法国、英国、俄罗斯之后，第五个在单届颁奖礼诞生两名菲尔兹奖得主的国家，同时也是首个达成这一成就的亚洲国家。medal /ˈmedl/n. 奖章，奖牌prestigious /preˈstɪdʒəs/adj. 有声望的，享有盛誉的mathematician /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃn/n. 数学家distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/n. 殊荣，卓越成就

Deng Yu and Wang Hong have become the first Chinese mathematicians to win the Fields Medals. Deng won the honor for his work in partial differential equations, while Wang received the nod for her work in harmonic analysis and geometric measure theory.

As the 2026 World Cup approaches its end, what is the biggest factor in who wins? Is it extraordinary moments of attacking magic? Gritty defensive organisation? Or is it all just a question of luck and random chance? We look at how mathematicians and analysists make sense of chaos, xG and unpredictability in the beautiful game. If you've seen a number in the news you think we should take a look at, email the team: moreorless@bbc.co.uk CONTRIBUTORS: Ian Graham, former Head of Research at Liverpool FC David Sumpter, Professor of Applied Mathematics at Uppsala University Luis Nunes Vicente, Mathematician at Lehigh University CREDITS: Presenter: Lizzy McNeill Producer: Josh McMinn Series producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: Dave O'Neill Editor: Richard Vadon

Ice fairs on the River Thames - plus earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mass starvation due to famine: could the world be heading for a repeat of the dreaded Maunder Minimum which caused temperatures to plummet in the late 17th and early 18th centuries? Professor Valentina Zharkova is the Ukrainian-born Mathematician and Physicist who has been studying solar cycles and says the signs aren't good. She talks about: why Western science is so rubbish; how the global warming industry has tried to close her down; the significance of solar magnetism on climate; how bad it all could get. Her website: https://solargsm.com/general-description/ ↓ ↓ This Delingpod is very kindly sponsored by https://sinacrisps.com The crisp you can eat without the guilt. No seed oils and just 3 ingredients. Use code: JAMES with your purchase for 15% off. ↓ ↓ How environmentalists are killing the planet, destroying the economy and stealing your children's future. In Watermelons, an updated edition of his ground-breaking 2011 book, James tells the shocking true story of how a handful of political activists, green campaigners, voodoo scientists and psychopathic billionaires teamed up to invent a fake crisis called ‘global warming'. This updated edition includes two new chapters which, like a geo-engineered flood, pour cold water on some of the original's sunny optimism and provide new insights into the diabolical nature of the climate alarmists' sinister master plan. Purchase Watermelons by James Delingpole here: https://jamesdelingpole.co.uk/Shop/ ↓ ↓ ↓ Buy James a Coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jamesdelingpole To support independent, no-holds-barred journalism and gain first and full access to all James's content, subscribe directly at https://www.jamesdelingpole.co.uk x

"I don't belong here."For years, those words echoed in Dr. Tai-Danae Bradley's heart. Growing up in a broken Christian home, walking through her parents' divorce, battling comparison, and questioning whether she was smart enough, Tai often felt like she didn't measure up.Yet God faithfully used every season of weakness to deepen her love for Christ and shape the woman He was calling her to become.Today, Tai is a mathematician, former Google researcher, professor at The Master's University, and founder of Mathema. But her story isn't ultimately about academic achievement—it's about God's faithfulness, the beauty of quiet obedience, and finding your identity in Christ instead of your accomplishments.In this conversation, we discuss growing up in a broken home, how God used suffering to strengthen her faith, living as a Christian in New York City, overcoming comparison, persevering through graduate school, discovering the beauty of mathematics as God's creation, teaching at The Master's University, and why every testimony—even the quiet ones—is a remarkable display of God's grace.Whether you've struggled with comparison, questioned your purpose, or wondered if your testimony is "ordinary," this episode is a reminder that God's greatest work is often accomplished through seasons of weakness and faithful perseverance.Follow us on Social Media:  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ordinarypeoplepodcast/?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeoplepodcast/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ordinarypeoplewithextraordinarylives/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ordinarywith  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ordinarypeoplepodWebsite: http://ordinarypeoplewithextraordinarylives.orgFind us on the BAR Network: B.A.R. Network - The Art Of Worship B.A.R. Network - The Art Of Worship https://theartofworship.net/bar/Need help with audio? Reach out to Andrea Cline: https://andreaclineaudio.com      To Support Our Podcast, visit the link below:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcastWant to share your testimony or have a question?  Please email us: podcast@ordinarypeoplewithextraordinarylives.com

When you're feeling intense emotions, your mind can start convincing you of things that aren't true.In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Greenberg, a mathematician and psychology researcher, to explore why our brains distort reality, why painful thoughts can feel so convincing, and how to stop believing every story your mind tells you.We talk about anxiety, depression, negative thought loops, intrinsic values, social comparison, critical thinking, conspiracy thinking, community, and why the stories we tell ourselves can either keep us stuck or help us move forward.Spencer Greenberg is the founder of Clearer Thinking, host of the Clearer Thinking Podcast, and author of The 12 Levers: The Complete Psychological Toolkit for Improving Your Life.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: When Emotions Lie(01:45) Mood Cycles Explained(02:57) Stories We Tell Ourselves(04:26) Anxiety & Depression Patterns(05:40) Success Driven by Fear(07:44) Intrinsic Values Framework(11:17) Values vs Algorithms(14:48) Mapping 22 Values(18:11) Cults and Unmet Needs(22:36) Joy and Connection(24:43) Spencer's Origin Story(26:13) Critical Thinking Nuance(31:53) Cognitive Miserliness(33:01) Politics Breaks Thinking(34:41) Scout Versus Soldier(36:50) Polarization Future Outlook(39:41) Media Gatekeeping Tradeoffs(41:14) Conspiracy Cargo Cults(45:57) Why Conspiracies Spread(47:30) Mindfulness Thought Defusion(53:21) Social Comparison Misery(55:42) Intrinsic Values(57:31) Resources And Book Plug(58:44) Advice To Younger Self(59:51) Final Thanks-Join the Move Your Mind Community:go.nickbracks.com/mymcommunityCheck out Portal Drinks:https://portaldrink.com/Connect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Spencer:https://www.spencergreenberg.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terence Tao was a child prodigy, and became a mathematics professor in the United States at age 24. In his early 30s he won the Fields Medal, known as 'the Nobel Prize of Mathematics'. Tao is considered one of the greatest living mathematicians, in part because of the breadth of his contributions to the field – from finding new patterns in prime numbers to solving several of the "unsolvable" Erdős problems. On Monday, the King's Birthday, Tao was awarded Australia's highest civilian honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia. In this bonus episode of The Briefing, Terence Tao, AC, speaks with Natarsha Belling about the pleasures of solving problems, and how maths makes the world a less scary place. If you want more Terence Tao, one of the YouTube channels he mentions is 3Blue1Brown, and Tao is featured on an episode. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the evidence of injustice is buried in messy, redacted, or inaccessible data? Mathematician and data scientist Chad Topaz joins Breaking Math to discuss his book Unlocking Justice. Together, we explore policing, sentencing, public records, Rikers Island, algorithmic risk, and the limits of quantifying human lives. This is a conversation about math, power, transparency, and the small acts of hope that can change systems. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation01:11 Chad's Journey from Mathematics to Social Justice03:50 The Personal Nature of Chad's Book04:40 Challenges in Data Collection and Access08:03 The Impact of Data on Policing and Surveillance09:51 Humorous Yet Tragic Data Collection Experiences12:55 The Importance of Data Preparation and Cleaning14:40 Navigating Imperfect Data and Its Consequences17:48 The Balance Between Quantification and Human Stories22:25 Incarceration and Public Health: The Rikers Island Case Study31:36 Mathematics and Social Justice: Secrets of the Elite39:03 Hope and Action: A Personal Journey in Data for JusticeFollow Chad Topaz onBluesky(https://bsky.app/profile/chadtopaz.bsky.social) Book (https://amzn.to/3S21pKb)Follow Breaking Math onSubstack (https://breakingmath.substack.com/)X (https://x.com/breakingmathpod)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/breakingmathmedia/)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/breakingmath.bsky.social)Website (https://www.breakingmath.io/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMathPod)Follow Noah onInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/profnoahgian/)X (https://x.com/ProfNoahGian)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/profnoahgian.bsky.social)Follow Autumn onX (https://x.com/1autumn_leaf)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/1autumnleaf.bsky.social)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/1autumnleaf/)Substack (https://substack.com/@1autumnleaf)email: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

Text us your thoughts!You've probably heard it before — maybe from a teacher, a colleague, a speaker at a conference, or even yourself: “Everyone is a math person.” It's become a kind of rallying cry in math education. A statement of belief. But is it really true? Or are we over-doing it? It came from a place of countering the narrative that we often hear from students, saying “I'm just not a math person” or “I'm just not good at math.” But is everyone really a math person? And is it OK not to be into math? What are the consequences — good or bad — of telling students that everyone is a math person? We wanted to explore this in more detail with our latest Hot Seat debate: Is Everyone Really a Math Person?You can find Vanessa Vakharia on social media @TheMathGuru and visit her website: MathTherapy.com You can find Chris Nho on social media @nhoskee Chris mentioned the TRU Framework (truframework.org)Rob mentioned A Mathematician's Lament by Paul LockhartListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

Aris Winger, Math Professor and Executive Director of the National Association of Mathematicians, has experienced first hand how math can save students' lives by uplifting them. Our education system can move beyond workbooks and help students, all students, think crisper and understand what's happening in the world.

How do the binary electronic signals of neurons give rise to subjective experience? Mathematician and machine learning researcher Nina Miolane joined science historian Claire Isabel Webb to explore this question from an unexpected direction: geometry. Plotting the collective firing rate of neurons in 3D space, Miolane's Geometric Intelligence Lab at UC Santa Barbara found the result created a torus. When they trained an artificial neural network on the same task, it converged on the same shape. Miolane posits that biological and artificial intelligence may be reaching for a universal computational design. In this fascinating conversation, Webb and Miolane discussed how geometry is the most ancient branch of physics; it is the language we use to describe the curvature of spacetime and the General Relativity of the universe. Might it also map the universe inside us?

It's said that AI could soon be coming for the jobs of artists, lawyers, and software engineers. But it might now also be threatening a role at the height of academia – are pure mathematicians safe? Last month, a Stanford mathematician woke up to an email, claiming to have the solution to a problem he'd been working on for seven years - a fifty-year-old conundrum known as "Erdos Problem 1196". The answer had been generated in just 80 minutes - by ChatGPT. Since the end of last year, AI has been providing solutions to a number of novel maths problems, but Problem 1196 is the first to raise eyebrows within the mathematical community. In this episode, we talk to the mathematicians who've worked on Problem 1196 and find out what the rise of AI could mean for the future of their field. CONTRIBUTORS: Katie Steckles, Mathematician and communicator Jared Duker Lichtman, Szegő Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Stanford University Liam Price, amateur mathematician Credits:Presenter: Charlotte McDonald Producer: Josh McMinn Series producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: Dave O'Neill Editor: Richard Vadon

It is said that AI could soon be coming for the jobs of artists, lawyers, and software engineers. But it might now also be threatening a role at the height of academia – are pure mathematicians safe? Last month, a Stanford mathematician woke up to an email, claiming to have the solution to a problem he had been working on for seven years - a 60-year-old conundrum known as Erdos Problem 1196. The answer had been generated in just 80 minutes - by ChatGPT. Since the end of last year, AI has been providing solutions to a number of novel maths problems, but Problem 1196 is the first to raise eyebrows within the mathematical community. In this episode, we talk to the mathematicians who have worked on Problem 1196 and find out what the rise of AI could mean for the future of their field. Our contributors include Katie Steckles, Mathematician and communicator, Jared Duker Lichtman, Szegő assistant professor of mathematics at Stanford University and Liam Price, amateur mathematician. Presenter: Charlotte McDonald Producer: Josh McMinn Sound engineer: Dave O'Neill Editor: Richard Vadon

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Rosa Hunt speaks to Emeritus Professor John Lennox, one of the most acclaimed Christian apologists of modern times, about his new autobiography 'My Story.' With Rosa, John reflects on his childhood growing up in Northern Ireland, studying at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, and teaching mathematics across the world. He's defending the Christian faith in lecture halls, debates and the public square for more than sixty years, including debating the New Atheists Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens.Throughout his career John has maintained that rigorous science and deep faith are not enemies but allies, and has devoted his life in the public sphere to defending this principle. He's tackled some of the thorniest questions in public debates; where is God in the Big Bang? Can faith and science mix? Does God exist? John takes us on a journey from Northern Ireland to Wales, Germany and Soviet Russia, tracing a lifetime devoted to mathematics, faith and reason.

In 1641, Evangelista Torricelli, a student of Galileo, rotated the curve y = 1/x around the horizontal axis and obtained a shape whose interior volume converges to π while its surface area diverges to infinity. Mathematicians of the day called the result an abomination. This episode argues that *Gab

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He was a man of numbers, perhaps THE man of numbers! Nathaniel Bowditch was a math super-genius, an astrologer, a bookkeeper, a finance bro, a shipmaster, a sailor, and by any and every account, a very practical navigator. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they learn who exactly this son of a copper turned finance guy really is. We know him as a shipmaster and navigator, but what other innovations can we credit this math wiz with? And is his famous book “The New Practical Navigator” still in use on every US vessel today? Bowditch, Nathaniel. The New American Practical Navigator. Various editions. Bowditch, Nathaniel. The American Practical Navigator. Maritime Safety Innovation Lab. PDF.  https://maritimesafetyinnovationlab.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bowditch.pdf. “Nathaniel Bowditch, LL.D.: Mathematician, Navigator, Astronomer, 1773–1838.” U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings, January 1937.  https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1937/january/nathaniel-bowditch-lld-mathematician-navigator-astronomer-1773. “Nathaniel Bowditch.” The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame.  https://thesailingmuseum.org/inductee/bowditch-nathaniel/. “Nathaniel Bowditch.” Historic Salem, Inc.  https://historicsalem.org/learn/nathaniel-bowditch/.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com  Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

He was a man of numbers, perhaps THE man of numbers! Nathaniel Bowditch was a math super-genius, an astrologer, a bookkeeper, a finance bro, a shipmaster, a sailor, and by any and every account, a very practical navigator. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they learn who exactly this son of a copper turned finance guy really is. We know him as a shipmaster and navigator, but what other innovations can we credit this math wiz with? And is his famous book “The New Practical Navigator” still in use on every US vessel today? Bowditch, Nathaniel. The New American Practical Navigator. Various editions. Bowditch, Nathaniel. The American Practical Navigator. Maritime Safety Innovation Lab. PDF.  https://maritimesafetyinnovationlab.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bowditch.pdf. “Nathaniel Bowditch, LL.D.: Mathematician, Navigator, Astronomer, 1773–1838.” U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings, January 1937.  https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1937/january/nathaniel-bowditch-lld-mathematician-navigator-astronomer-1773. “Nathaniel Bowditch.” The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame.  https://thesailingmuseum.org/inductee/bowditch-nathaniel/. “Nathaniel Bowditch.” Historic Salem, Inc.  https://historicsalem.org/learn/nathaniel-bowditch/.   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com  Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

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We tend to think of math as all about logic and rigor. But what “rigor” actually means has been shaken up quite a few times over the past few centuries. The newest attempt to formalize math comes in the form of the computer program Lean. Mathematicians have mixed feelings. On this episode of The Quanta Podcast, host Samir Patel speaks with math editor Jordana Cepelewicz about how mathematicians today are navigating the tricky balancing act between creativity and formalization. This topic was covered in a recent story for Quanta Magazine. Each week on The Quanta Podcast, Quanta Magazine editor in chief Samir Patel speaks with the people behind the award-winning publication to navigate through some of the most important and mind-expanding questions in science and math.

Yuval Boger interviews mathematician Gil Kalai about his long-standing skepticism regarding scalable quantum computing. Kalai explains two main arguments behind his theory: correlated noise that may defeat quantum error correction and complexity-based limits on NISQ devices achieving quantum supremacy. They discuss experimental claims such as Google's 2019 result, potential tests of Kalai's conjectures, and the implications for the future of quantum research. The conversation also explores how Kalai hopes the community will evaluate bold claims and what scientific insights could emerge regardless of the outcome.

When ChatGPT first came onto the scene, it wowed users with its writing abilities, but drew laughs for generating images of seven-fingered hands and struggling with basic math, where 2+2 didn't always equal 4. But more recently, things have changed: Google and OpenAI's models bagged gold medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad last year, and now some experts say AI could pose an existential threat to the field of mathematics itself. Mathematicians Emily Riehl and Daniel Litt join Host Flora Lichtman to explore how this technology could change the way math discoveries are made—and what could be lost if things go too far. Guests: Dr. Emily Riehl is a professor of mathematics at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Daniel Litt is an associate professor of mathematics at the University of Toronto. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code alexoconnor at https://huel.com/alexoconnor (Minimum $50 purchase).For early, ad-free access to videos, and to support the channel, subscribe to my Substack.Graham Tomlin is a British theologian, author and former Church of England bishop.LINKS:Get Graham's book, Blaise Pascal: The Man Who Made the Modern WorldGraham's organisation, Seen and Unseen TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Can Blaise Pascal Be Categorised?03:05 - Who Was Blaise Pascal?11:12 - Pascal's First Conversion17:19 - Pascal's “Night of Fire”21:59 - Did Pascal Reject Reason?31:45 - Pascal's War With Descartes42:31 - Did Pascal Invent the Bus?45:42 - The Heart Has Its Reasons, Of Which Reason Knows Nothing50:03 - How Pascal Invented Probability Theory52:29 - Pascal's Wager1:15:35 - The Pensées1:18:30 - Pascal's “Two Minds”1:22:39 - The Importance of Boredom1:26:58 - Why Should Atheists Read Pascal?1:31:34 - What Would Graham Ask Pascal?

Dr. Talithia Williams is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Associate Dean for Research and Experiential Learning at Harvey Mudd College. In addition, Talithia is Host of the PBS Series NOVA Wonders and author of the book Power in Numbers: The Rebel Women of Mathematics. Talithia is a mathematician who does disease modeling. She has been working with the World Health Organization to create models of the rates at which groups of people develop cataracts over time. Left untreated, cataracts can cause partial or complete blindness. In the U.S., cataract surgery is quick and accessible, but this is not the case in other countries. Knowing where there is the greatest need for treatment is important for the World Health Organization as they make decisions on where to send ophthalmologists to perform surgeries. In addition to being a mathematician and researcher, Talithia is a mother of three boys, a wife of 15 years, a TV show host, an author, and a person of faith. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, being involved in her church, volunteering, and helping people in her community. She received a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, and while an undergraduate student, Talithia conducted research at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. After graduating, Talithia went on to earn a master's degree in mathematics from Howard University, a master's degree in statistics from Rice University, and a PhD in statistics from Rice University. Prior to joining the faculty at Harvey Mudd College, Talithia conducted research at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the NASA Johnson Space Center, and the National Security Agency. Talithia has received numerous honors and awards throughout her career, including the Mathematical Association of America's Henry L. Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College or University Mathematics Faculty Member and The Claremont Colleges Diversity Mentor Award. In our interview Talithia shares more about her life and work.

Mathematics quietly shapes some of the most important decisions in public life, from redistricting and congressional apportionment to federal research funding and AI policy. In this episode, Autumn and Noah speak with Dr. Karen Saxe, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the American Mathematical Society, about how mathematical ideas influence representation, fairness, education, and the future of research. From gerrymandering and geometric compactness to life inside the U.S. Senate and the growing policy debates around AI, Karen reveals how deeply math is woven into the systems that govern everyday life.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:15 The Hot Tea in DC01:24 Gerrymandering and Mathematics03:42 Understanding Gerrymandering and Redistricting08:07 The Role of Mathematicians in Politics12:19 Experiences in the Senate with Al Franken19:32 Government Relations and the Role of Mathematics23:01 The Impact of AI on Mathematics and Policy28:41 Community Readiness for AI Transformations29:22 Diversity in Education and Its Challenges29:40 Bridging Mathematics and Politics29:58 Career Pathways: Academia to PolicyFollow Karen Saxe onLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-saxe-5015038a/)Website (https://www.ams.org/government)Follow Breaking Math on Substack (https://breakingmath.substack.com/)Twitter (https://x.com/breakingmathpod)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/breakingmathmedia/)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/breakingmath.bsky.social)Website (https://www.breakingmath.io/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMathPod)Follow Noah onInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/profnoahgian/)Twitter (https://x.com/ProfNoahGian)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/profnoahgian.bsky.social)Follow Autumn onTwitter (https://x.com/1autumn_leaf)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/1autumnleaf.bsky.social)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/1autumnleaf/)Substack (https://substack.com/@1autumnleaf)email: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

It sounds like a toddler’s attempt to say “Friday” or, even better, a day to gorge on apple crumb or coconut cream. Alas, “Pi Day” is something completely different. It’s a commemoration of a mathematical constant that’s represented by the Greek letter pi – one of the most important quantities in science. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s diameter to its circumference. When it’s rounded off to two digits, it’s 3.14 – the numerical equivalent of March 14th. Astronomers use pi to calculate the volume and density of a star or planet, the details of an orbit, and much more. Other scientists use it as well. But pi is an “irrational” number. That means that no matter how long you calculate its exact value, you never reach the end – whether you go to a thousand decimal places, a million, or rbrm eleventy-jillion. There’s never a conclusion, and no group of numbers ever repeats. Mathematicians have used various techniques to try to calculate the exact value, without success. The record so far is more than a hundred trillion places to the right of the decimal. Trying to calculate an exact value has been an important plot point in science fiction. Any time a computer is getting too uppity, it’s commanded to calculate pi to the last digit. That impossible task overloads the computer, allowing the heroes to regain control. Whether we’ll need it to rein in A-I – well, have a slice of pie – the tasty variety – while you ponder it. Script by Damond Benningfield

Episode 351 Artificial intelligence is starting to solve mathematical theorems better than humans. Mathematicians say AI is now an existential threat to their work. As one professor puts it; “We are running out of places to hide.” From winning gold medals at mathematics competitions, to solving previously unanswered Erdős problems, multiple AI achievements have come together recently to exceed all expectations of its capabilities. Find out just how quickly the tech is advancing, how we can tell the AI isn't just hallucinating answers, why it may help us formalise all of mathematics - and whether it will really put humans out of a job. And 10 years on since Google's AlphaGo AI first beat human Go master Lee Sedol, we reflect on that epic moment and hear from Chris Maddison who saw it all unfold. Rowan Hooper is joined by New Scientist's Alex Wilkins to discuss “one of the most remarkable stories” he's ever worked on. Chapters (00:00) Intro - The biggest moment in the history of mathematics (01:10) The many problems AI is now solving (04:11) Are these models similar to ChatGPT or Claude? (05:09) Will AI help us advance the field of mathematics? (07:28) How can we check AI's answers - are they just hallucinations? (10:51) Why it's important to “formalise” maths (12:03) Will we become too reliant on this AI? (13:00) 10 years on since AI beat Lee Sedol at Go (14:54) AI creativity: The famous ‘Move 37' (16:50) How it felt to watch this epic moment (19:21) How AlphaGo led to the LLMs of today (20:25) Are regular chatbots becoming more creative? To read more about these stories, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial intelligence is a game changer across many fields these days and mathematics is no exception. Yet, the rapid acceleration of its ability to solve some of arithmetic's most challenging proofs has left many a mathematician wondering how they fit into future equations. The World's Host Marco Werman spoke to one such human mathematician, Daniel Litt, at the University of Toronto. The post AI is rapidly changing math, and mathematicians are defining their role in the equation appeared first on The World from PRX.

Greg Jenner is joined in late antique Egypt by Professor Edith Hall and comedian Olga Koch to learn about the life of mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria. An important mathematical and astronomical thinker, Hypatia is best known today for her brutal death at the hands of Christian fundamentalists. Born to a well-respected mathematician named Theon in fourth-century Alexandria, Hypatia received an unusually advanced education for a woman, and eventually took over her father's school. But with the city in which she lived riven by religious and political conflicts during the declining days of the Roman empire, she came to the attention of radical Christians – with fatal consequences. In this episode we explore Hypatia's trailblazing life as a philosopher and mathematician, and her afterlife as a martyr for intellectual enquiry, and as a certified feminist icon.If you're a fan of trailblazing women from history, religious conflicts, and the twilight of the Roman empire, you'll love our episode on Hypatia of Alexandria.If you want more ancient philosophers with Professor Edith Hall, listen to our episodes on Pythagoras and Aristotle. And for more from Olga Koch, check out our episodes on Ivan the Terrible and Vital Electricity.You're Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past.Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Adam Simcox Written by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Dr Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Gill Huggett Senior Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars

In this conversation, Dr. Bryna Kra discusses her journey in mathematics, focusing on her research, dynamical systems, the importance of collaboration, and the role of the American Mathematical Society. She emphasizes the need for better communication within the mathematics community and the challenges it faces, particularly regarding diversity and inclusion. Bryna shares her experiences in mentoring women in mathematics and reflects on her career achievements while looking forward to future contributions in the field.TakeawaysMathematics is a dynamic field that evolves over time.Explaining the applications of mathematical research is essential.Collaboration often starts in unexpected places.Dynamical systems connect seemingly unrelated mathematical fields.The AMS plays a crucial role in supporting mathematicians.Communication is key to addressing challenges in the mathematics community.Women in mathematics need more support and mentorship.Creating pathways for underrepresented groups is vital.Asking for help can lead to significant changes in academia.Reflecting on one's career can inspire future generations. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dynamical Systems01:33 The Intersection of Number Theory and Dynamical Systems03:23 Communicating Abstract Mathematics05:21 The Evolution of Mathematical Fields07:09 Quirky Anecdotes in Mathematics09:49 Leading the American Mathematical Society15:01 Challenges Facing the Mathematics Community18:08 Roles in the National Mathematics Community21:11 Women in Mathematics and Mentorship27:02 Reflections on a Successful CareerBryna does not have social media, but you can email us to contact her,Follow Noah on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky Follow Breaking Math on Substack, Patreon, Twitter, Instagram, Website, YouTube, TikTokFollow Autumn on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, SubstackBecome a guest here

Tom is back; immigration bill passes Indiana Senate; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight on the Iran war; former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts goes on trial for allegedly having sex with 16-year-old at pool party and later ordering emergency contraception on DoorDash.

In this conversation, Ian Stewart discusses the nature of mathematical inquiry, the motivations behind problem-solving in mathematics, and the importance of storytelling in making math relatable. He explores the relationship between nature and mathematics, emphasizing how patterns in nature inspire mathematical concepts. Stewart also addresses the role of AI in mathematical discovery and the importance of choosing meaningful problems to work on. He concludes by highlighting the vital role of mathematics in society and its significant contributions to the economy.Takeaways-Mathematics is driven by curiosity and the desire to solve problems-Nature serves as a significant source of inspiration for mathematical ideas.-Mathematicians often seek deeper understanding beyond just solving problems.-AI can be a powerful tool in mathematical discovery, but it raises questions about understanding-Choosing problems that interest you is crucial for success in mathematics.-Mathematics has a profound impact on various industries and the economy.Chapters00:00 The Origins of Mathematical Problems06:12 Breaking Down Complex Problems09:57 The Beauty of Mathematical Proofs15:21 The Role of Storytelling in Mathematics20:10 Nature as Inspiration for Mathematics24:30 The Pursuit of Mathematical Extremes27:00 The Complexity of the Four Color Theorem Proof28:38 The Impact of Computer-Aided Proofs on Understanding31:21 The Quest for Deeper Mathematical Insights32:11 AI and the Evolving Boundaries of Mathematics34:35 The Dilemma of Solving Without Understanding38:49 Guiding the Next Generation of MathematiciansYou can purchase Ian Stewart's book here. Follow Noah on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Bluesky Follow Breaking Math on Substack, Patreon, Twitter, Instagram, Website, YouTube, TikTokFollow Autumn on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, SubstackBecome a guest hereemail: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

In reality, water doesn't glitch out. It can't instantly change direction or spurt randomly into the sky. But on a purely mathematical level, such things are possible. On this episode of The Quanta Podcast, host Samir Patel speaks with staff writer Charlie Wood about the equations that describe our rivers, whirlpools, and breezes — and the “unstable blowups” that mathematicians are probing them for. This topic was covered in a recent story for Quanta Magazine. Each week on The Quanta Podcast, Quanta Magazine editor in chief Samir Patel speaks with the people behind the award-winning publication to navigate through some of the most important and mind-expanding questions in science and math.

Katherine Johnson was a mathematician whose calculations helped send astronauts to the moon. Despite facing racism and sexism, she broke barriers at NASA and proved that with determination, you can reach for the stars. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It's based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was narrated by Nicole Pringle. It was written and produced by Danielle Roth, and edited by Haley Dapkus. Direction by Ashton Carter. Sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn. Fact checking by Sam Gebauer. Our production coordinator was Natalie Hara. Haley Dapkus was our senior producer. Our executive producers were Anjelika Temple and Jes Wolfe.Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible! Until next time, stay rebel!

First up on the podcast, the best images of exoplanets right now are basically bright dots. We can't see possible continents, potential oceans, or even varying colors. To improve our view, scientists are proposing a faraway fleet of telescopes that would use light bent by the Sun's gravity to magnify a distant exoplanet. Staff Writer Daniel Clery joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss where to aim such a magnificent telescope and all the technological pieces needed to put it together. Next on the show, expert voices columnist and Johns Hopkins University mathematician Emily Riehl discusses her recent essay on communication woes in the math community. The complex concepts, jargon, and the slow pace of understanding a proof all add up to siloed subdisciplines and potentially more errors in the literature. Alex Kontorovich, a professor in the math department at Rutgers University, also joins to discuss how proof assistant computer programs and machine learning could help get mathematicians all on the same page. This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1800s, it seemed like mathematics was a solved problem. The paradoxes in the field were resolved, and even areas like advanced calculus could be taught consistently and reliably at any school. It was clearly understandable in a way that abstract fields like philosophy weren’t, and it was on its way to solving humanity’s problems. Mathematical work on electromagnetism made modern electrical engineering and power systems possible. New research in algebra created the logical basis for future computer science and digital circuits. But then new problems appeared. In the early 20th century, mathematicians made discoveries that showed them enough to know how little they really knew. Bertrand Russell showed that at its edges, math fell apart. It couldn’t fully define itself on its own terms without becoming logically inconsistent. He gave the analogy of a small-town barber who shaves everyone who doesn't shave himself; the question is, who shaves the barber—if he shaves himself, he breaks the rule, but if he doesn't shave himself, he must, by the rule, shave himself? In today’s episode, I’m speaking to Jason Bardi, author of The Great Math War: How Three Brilliant Minds Fought for the Foundations of Mathematics and we explore the story of three competing efforts by mathematicians to resolve this crisis. What do you do if math, the most logical of all sciences, becomes illogical at a certain point? Bertrand Russell thought the problem could be solved with even more logic, we just hadn’t tried hard enough. David Hilbert thought redemption lay in accepting mathematics as a formal game of arbitrary rules, no different from the moves and pieces in chess. And L. E. J. Brouwer argued math is entirely rooted in human intuition—and that math is not based on logic but rather logic is based on math. Set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods of European history (from the late 19th century through World War I, the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the early days of World War II), we look at what happens when rock-solid truths don’t seem so rock solid anymore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if math isn't about grinding through equations, but about training your intuition and changing how your brain works? Mathematician and author David Bessis tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts that the secret of mathematics isn't logic--it's the way we learn to see. He explains why math books aren't meant to be read like novels, how great mathematicians toggle between images and formal proofs, and why we need a third mode of thought--"System 3"--that patiently retrains our intuition and the power of imagination. Bessis and Russ Roberts swap stories about the humility of great mathematicians, how Andrew Wiles "saw" the fix to his proof of Fermat's last theorem, and Ramanujan's dream-revelations that proved true.