Here are More or Less we’ll all about the facts. Every day we use a toolkit of known proofs to try and answer our listeners’ questions. But who do we have to thank for this toolkit and how did they set about proving the unknown?Luckily for us mathematician Adam Kucharski has just written a book about this very topic called ‘Proof: The Uncertain Science of Certainty’. Join us to hear more about some of the proof pioneers included in his book, from estimating the number of German tanks during

Send us a text Today, we’re diving into a tough but important topic: Why are we so afraid to give kids hard math problems? If we’re being honest, it can feel uncomfortable to watch students struggle. We want them to feel successful, and sometimes it's tempting to step in and help too soon. But when we rescue students from struggle, we rob them of the chance to build resilience and problem-solving skills. In this episode, we’ll talk about why hard problems are essential for deep learning, what...

本節目旨在從數學系學生的角度，探討課業、生活、打工、社團、校內活動等各 方面的經歷與感受。藉由輕鬆對話與真實分享，讓聽眾了解數學系學生的日常與 心情，並揭示數學以外的多樣面貌。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

In this episode, building on the cumulative distribution function F (CDF) introduced in Episode 15, we define the quantile function Q, the survival function S, and the probability density function f (PDF). We then explore how each of these tools helps describe the behavior of a random variable.Along the way, we also introduce Value-at-Risk (VaR), which becomes quite straightforward once you understand quantiles.Are you ready to take the risk?Become a supporter of this podcast:

In this heartfelt and motivating intro episode, host Ashley Henriquez, an electrical engineer, shares her unconventional journey into the field of engineering. Far from the stereotypical path, Ashley opens up about dropping out of high school to support her newborn daughter, earning her GED, and navigating college while working full-time and parenting.She discovered engineering at an unconventional job — as an administrative assistant at a small engineering firm, where her curiosity and natural

Tüm duvarları ayna olan bir odada bir mum ışığı... İranlı matematikçi Maryam'ı anlatıyoruz.

What is the cash value of a human life? That’s the question at the heart of The Price of Life, a book by journalist Jenny Kleeman.It turns out that there’s not just one price, there are many - depending on exactly how that life is being created, traded or destroyed. Tim Harford talks to Jenny about what she discovered. Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: Neil Churchill Editor: Richard Vadon

In the category of better late than never, we found the missing recording file with Vijay. Enjoy! Show Notes: In this episode of "AI with Maribel Lopez," host Maribel Lopez sits down with Vijay Sundaram, Chief Strategy Officer at Zoho, at Zoho Day 25 in Austin, Texas. They discuss Zoho's strategic evolution and approach to AI. Key Highlights: Zoho's Market Evolution: Vijay explains how Zoho has expanded from primarily serving small and medium businesses to increasingly being adopted by large...

Önce 'yaklaşmak' kavramını irdelerken, Kalkülüsün temel teoremi olan eğim ve alan ölçme işlevlerinin ilişkisini de ele alıyoruz.

Send us a text Today, we're talking about 5 quick math talk strategies that will spark math conversations and increase engagement! As math teachers, we often feel like we're talking at our students. As you know it is easy to fall into the cycle of telling students what to do and how to do it in math. But, deep down what we really want is more engagement. If we’re being honest with ourselves talking and telling our students doesn’t lead to more engagement. What we really want is to get o...

In this episode, we continue laying the foundations of our mathematical treatment of risk. In particular, we introduce the cumulative distribution function, or CDF, as a tool for describing the probabilistic behavior of a random variable. We illustrate this with a simple example and discuss the basic characteristics of this interesting non-decreasing function, which will soon help us address very practical matters.Are you ready to take the risk and follow Galileo's suggestion?Become a supporter of

Kalkülüsün temel teoremi olan eğim ve alan ölçme işlevlerinin ilişkisini anlatıyoruz. Önce biraz tarih, devamı bir sonraki aralıkta...

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on global trade, adding taxes of as much as 50% to imports from some countries. The tariffs, he says, are “reciprocal” – calculated to address currency manipulation and trade barriers that other countries place on the US. However, when you look at how the new tariffs were actually calculated, that claim does not add up. Tim Harford speaks to Thomas Sampson, an associate professor at the London School of Economics, to understand what is going

Bayram tatilinde anlattığımız kardinaller konusuna bir kere daha bakıyoruz.

In this episode, we answer the question we left hanging at the end of Episode 13: What is a sigma-algebra?We will explore the properties of a sigma-algebra and explain why we want our event space to be one. Next, we will discuss probability spaces in a simple yet rigorous way, which will set the stage for understanding random variables and the mathematical treatment of risk measures.Finally, we will discover why it can be inconvenient to swim naked.Are you ready to wear a swimsuit?Become a supporter