Mag World

Saul Pwanson
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Mag World is an effort to develop fluency in logarithmetic, by using simplified notation for numbers that focuses on the magnitude. This develops a corresponding intuitive sense of scale–not just "bigger" or "smaller", but how much bigger, and how much smaller. And what are each of the levels of scale like?

Episodes

  1. MAR 12

    Mag Homelessness

    Saul and Mike talk with William Towey of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority about the magnitude of homelessness in Seattle, from the first recorded homeless settler in 1854, to 16,000 counted homeless people in 2024.

  2. FEB 6

    Mag Money

    Saul and Mike discuss what each mag level of wealth feels like, how the cost of debt changes between levels, and how long it would take a wealth tax to materially affect a billionaire.

  3. JAN 29

    Mag Matter

    Mass, mining, precious metals, and the periodic table.

  4. JAN 15

    Mag Perception

    Decibels and frequencies and hot peppers. Making Fech a thing.

  5. JAN 1

    Mag Cosmos

    Saul and Mike talk about Archimedes, the size of the Universe, and the speed of light.

  • 5 Episodes

About

Mag World is an effort to develop fluency in logarithmetic, by using simplified notation for numbers that focuses on the magnitude. This develops a corresponding intuitive sense of scale–not just "bigger" or "smaller", but how much bigger, and how much smaller. And what are each of the levels of scale like?

Information

  • Creator
    Saul Pwanson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024-2026 Saul Pwanson
  • Show Website
    Mag World