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Mathematically Speaking Podcast

Mathematically Speaking Podcast

By adam allred

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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Episode 2.5- It's Just Platonic

Mathematically Speaking Podcast Apr 01, 2020

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Episode 3.4: Credit is given where credit is due...supposedly
Jan 15, 202236:39
Episode 3.3 It is nothing...really
Mar 29, 202116:13
Episode 3.2- A Slice of Transcendence
Oct 12, 202015:55
Episode 3.1- The Big, the Small, and Everything in Between
Sep 01, 202015:45
Epiosde 2.8: The Woman Behind the Men
Jun 22, 202014:37
Episode 2.7: A Lever Large Enough

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.   

Jun 07, 202025:14
Episode 2.6- Euclid: They wrote the Bible

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.  

May 01, 202015:14
Episode 2.5- It's Just Platonic

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.

Apr 01, 202014:02
Bonus Episode 2: The Education Gap with Dr. Nagarath, CEO of Elephant Learning

Bonus Episode 2: The Education Gap with Dr. Nagarath, CEO of Elephant Learning

On this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Nagarath about the Education Gap in public education.

Mar 21, 202049:19
Episode 2.4: Mathematics VS. Metaphysics

Episode 2.4: Mathematics VS. Metaphysics

On this episode, we take a break from history and go deep into the connection between math and metaphysics with a discussion of a Discrete Reality vs. a continuous one.  We construct the real numbers and try to offer a solution of both rather than either or to some tough question. 

Mar 15, 202014:13
Episode 2.3- Beans, Cults, and Math

Episode 2.3- Beans, Cults, and Math

On this episode, we talk about cults, numerology, and the man that has those things in common, Pythagoras.  We discuss the impact his cult had on the world, irrational numbers, and the implications of trying to quantify everything.  

Mar 01, 202010:54
Episode 2.2 Quod Erat Deomonstrandum- Going from Computation to Proof

Episode 2.2 Quod Erat Deomonstrandum- Going from Computation to Proof

On this episode, we talk about the man who made everyone hate high school geometry- Thales.  He is why we have the concept of proof. We will go over what he did and what proof means.  

Feb 14, 202013:04
Episode 2.1: It's All Greek To Me

Episode 2.1: It's All Greek To Me

The opening episode of season 2 is here! On this episode, we discuss how the number system of the Greeks worked. What it means to have a geometric conception of number, both it's pros and cons.  

Feb 02, 202009:24
Bonus Episode #1: Interview Compliation

Bonus Episode #1: Interview Compliation

On this episode, I took clips from several different interviews with professors that I did for another podcast that I host.  You will hear from 4 different professors who come from different mathematical perspectives all talking about the nature of math, the difference between pure and applied math, and some applications that most people would not think a mathematician doing.  Hope you enjoy it. 

Jan 05, 202013:23
Episode 1.7 A Brief History of Calculators

Episode 1.7 A Brief History of Calculators

On this final episode of Season 1, we go over the history of calculators from ancient Egypt, Rome, China and Japan, and finally the Hindi calculator.  

Nov 16, 201912:49
Episode 1.6- Egypt and A Mathematician God

Episode 1.6- Egypt and A Mathematician God

On this episode, we end our discussion about Egypt with the pyramids.  We also explore the golden ratio, a number that can be found in a multitude of seemingly unrelated things from sunflowers, the human body, and the milky way galaxy.  Does this mean a universal number implies the existence of a God? Listen and Find out.  

Nov 02, 201910:04
Episode 1.5 Egypt

Episode 1.5 Egypt

On this episode, we move from Mesopotamia to Egypt.  We begin with their counting system and compare it to the US monetary system.  We also discuss, potentially, the very first algorithms.  

Oct 18, 201911:58
Episode 1.4- More Mesopotamians

Episode 1.4- More Mesopotamians

One this episode we continue our journey into Ancient Mesopotamia and see what more mathematical knowledge that they had.  We will discuss the basics of arithmetic, some of the earliest algorithms and maybe even get to the earliest notion of infinity.  

Oct 02, 201912:20
Episode 1.3 The Mesopotamians

Episode 1.3 The Mesopotamians

On this episode of the podcast we begin our journey into ancient Mesopotamia and see what the earliest human settlements knew.  We give them credit for knowledge that is beyond most of us today and maybe their knowledge can give us insight into the nature of mathematics itself.   

Sep 15, 201913:03
Episode 1.2- It Started With Women

Episode 1.2- It Started With Women

On This episode of the show, we look at what it means when I say a counting system, and the potential connection between arithmetic and geometry.  And We refer back to last episode as potential evidence for Women being the first mathematicians. 

Sep 01, 201912:50
Episode 1.1: In the Beginning

Episode 1.1: In the Beginning

On this episode we start with our historical approach to mathematics where it all began, the calendar. I break down how it was made, why it was made, and some of the hidden mathematical secrets that it holds. Also find out which animals can count!!
Aug 15, 201915:19
Episode 0.11-Infinity past and future

Episode 0.11-Infinity past and future

On this episode we finish our 3 part mini series on infinity with a historical and future look of what infinity has done and can do for us. Also I announce some changes coming to the show
May 04, 201914:36
Episode 0.10: What is Infinity?...To Infinity and Beyond

Episode 0.10: What is Infinity?...To Infinity and Beyond

On this episode we continue the discussion of the concept of infinity.  We discuss how infinity changed from the 17th century to today, how Georg Cantor shook the mathematical  and religious worlds, and how infinity can help give us a meaning to a seemingly meaningless life. 

Feb 10, 201922:22
Episode 0.9: Is Infinity Real?- There exists a...

Episode 0.9: Is Infinity Real?- There exists a...

On this episode, we begin our discussion on Infinity by defining what it means to exist. Existence is a massive aspect to formal mathematics, yet it is never defined what kind of existence is meant in mathematics.  We break down three kinds of existence and show their effect on mathematics through the history of calculus and how it evolved.  Calculus done by Leibniz and calculus done by students today look very different, and the idea of existence may give us an insight as to why.  

Jan 23, 201922:19
Episode 0.8: The Quaker is still fighting...Causes vs Correlations and War

Episode 0.8: The Quaker is still fighting...Causes vs Correlations and War

On this episode, we finish the discussion on Richardson's Theory of War and with his proposed causes and pacifiers of war.  Also we have a discussion on the massive importance of cause vs. correlation

Jan 13, 201917:57
Episode 0.7: So a Quaker gets in a Fight...Making Conflict Theory Scientific

Episode 0.7: So a Quaker gets in a Fight...Making Conflict Theory Scientific

On this episode we begin our discussion of Lewis F Richardson and his mathematical theory of war. This mathematicians perfectly encapsulates the thesis of this show: math is human
Jan 06, 201911:13
Episode 0.6: What is Math? Part 3- The Social Humanist P.O.V

Episode 0.6: What is Math? Part 3- The Social Humanist P.O.V

In today's episode we discuss the final perspective in our mini series. And I go on a rant about the education system and how this perspective can potentially change that
Dec 22, 201817:34
Episode 0.5: What is math? Part 2- Formalism

Episode 0.5: What is math? Part 2- Formalism

On this episode of the podcaste we discuss formalism and how that effects education
Sep 30, 201816:18
Episode 0.4: What is math? Part 1-Platonism

Episode 0.4: What is math? Part 1-Platonism

On this episode we explore 1 point of view to the question "what is math?" And how that could impact math education today and moving forward.
Aug 27, 201811:53
Episode 0.3: May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor

Episode 0.3: May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor

On the episode we explore Probability Theory through the story of Blaise Pascal.

Aug 19, 201818:54
Episode 0.2: Not All Heroes Wear Capes

Episode 0.2: Not All Heroes Wear Capes

On this episode we dive into the story of John Forbes Nash, and his Nash Equilibrium, and talk a little bit about how his math can improve your life
Aug 12, 201820:54
Episode 0.1: Fractals and a Broken World

Episode 0.1: Fractals and a Broken World

This episode discusses fractals, the theory and history, and a philosophical viewpoint of how math can enrich our lives.  

Aug 05, 201814:43