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Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast

A podcast where we explore the real, eccentric, and complex history of math

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35: Cantor's Paradox: A Journey through the Rabbit...

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2024/04/30

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, finishes up the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:Should you count sheep or letters to get to sleep? Can you have infinite infinities? What do either of these have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths

28:46

34. Cantor's Labyrinth: Navigating the Maze of...

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2024/03/31

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, continues the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:Are your choices really your own? If a hotel has infinite rooms, can there ever be no vacancy? What do either of these have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths

38:49

33. Cantor: An Infinite Odyssey

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2024/02/29

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to discuss Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:What does it mean to call somewhere "home"? What's the worst way to spend a honeymoon? What do either of these have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo Let

28:25

32: Charles Dodgson: Curiouser and Curiouser

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2023/11/15

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to finish up our chat about Charles Dodgson! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: Why is a raven like a writing desk? What does this have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on

25:15

31: Charles Dodgson: It Sounds Uncommon Nonsense

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2023/10/15

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to continue the chat about Charles Dodgson! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: How do you get your room requests noticed by the higher ups? What’s the best way to get the menu changed at your favorite eatery? What do either of these have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her

35:45

30: Charles Dodgson: Into Wonderland?

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2023/09/15

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to discuss Charles Dodgson! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: When is a picture worth one thousand words? What's the fastest way to lose favor with royalty? What do either of these have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG: @yoayeo.maths Twitter/TikTok:

37:08

29. The Gödelfather: A Mathematical Masterpiece

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2023/06/15

Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, joins us to chat about Kurt Gödel! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: What’s the best way to point out typos in an important document? What if a statement cannot be proved? What do either of these have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG:

41:16

28. De Moivre, The Merrier

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2023/05/15

We welcome back Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, and I chat about Abraham de Moivre! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: Should you hire a mathematician to read tarot cards? What's the most effective way to study while traveling? What do either of these have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG:

40:56

27. Brahe-mian Rhapsody: The Rise and Fall of Tycho...

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2023/04/15

We welcome back Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, to chat about Tycho Brahe! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: What is the best animal to take as your plus one to parties? Should you choose the materials for your own rhinoplasty? What do either of these have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social

37:25

26. Archimedes: The Tell-Tale Bath

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2023/03/14

Today's special guest, Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, and I chat about Archimedes! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: What do solving a crime and streaking have in common? How can doodling in the sand lead to murder? What do either of these have to do with math? Connect with Ioanna at her website https://ioannageorgiou.com/ or on one of her social channels: IG:

11:01

Reflections

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2021/06/15

In this episode, Nathalie reflects on the past two years since the start of the podcast, including why she started the podcast and incorporating feedback from you! Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

35:13

25. Newton/Leibniz: Crime and Punishment

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2021/05/31

Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I conclude our trilogy chat about Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. In this episode, we'll attempt to answer a single question: Star Wars or Star Trek? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

21:39

24. Newton/Leibniz: Great Expectations

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2021/05/15

Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I continue the conversation about Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: What’s the best way to be a supportive parent? How can you write a personal statement that’s sure to get you into your dream college? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the

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23. The Strange Case of Sir Newton and Mr. Leibniz

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2021/04/30

Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I chat about two famous feuding foes: Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: How can you ensure your cat gets fed? What’s the worst way to test a hypothesis? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage

38:07

22. Emelie du Chatelet: True Colors

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2021/04/15

In this episode, we'll conclude our Emelie du Chatelet trilogy and attempt to answer the following questions: What's the best way to pull an all-nighter...over an entire month? What's the worst way to seek revenge on an enemy? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from

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21. Emelie du Chatelet: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2021/03/31

In this episode, we'll continue our Emelie du Chatelet trilogy and attempt to answer the following questions: How can you find funds to pay for your next custom home remodel? How can you live in comfort even if you're always fleeing from the law? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look

25:26

20. Emelie du Chatelet: Into the Nightlife

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2021/03/14

We're so excited to be back! To celebrate Women's History Month AND Pi day, we'll meet Emelie du Chatelet and attempt to answer the following questions: What are the best traits to list on your eHarmony profile? Would this podcast have survived in 1700's Paris? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage

01:51

A Short Break (and an Announcement!)

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2020/06/22

We are a little off schedule due to COVID-19 but we'll be back as soon as we can. In the meantime, I have an announcement to make and also would like your help to shape the future of the podcast. Please keep in touch: email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com or connect on social media!

34:23

19. Here's Looking at Euclid

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2020/06/15

We close out our Euclid trilogy and say farewell to Dr. Anthony Carreras as we attempt to answer the following question: What is is? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

20:29

18. Euclid's Fairy Tales

Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast ·

2020/05/31

We continue discussing Euclid with Dr. Anthony Carreras as we attempt to answer the following questions: How can you ensure your book never goes out of print? Do you always have to play by the rules of the game? What do either of these have to do with math? Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

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