SPI #14 – Can I Have Your Number?

Numbers: not just for counting anymore!

Self Proclaimed Intellectuals #14 — Can I Have Your Number? has two segments. While they’re both about numbers that are named after the people who discovered or theorized them, they couldn’t be more different from each other. Graham’s Number is a number so big, you probably don’t even have the mathematical tools to even scratch the surface of how big it is. Lucky for you, we’ll equip you with those tools and blow your mind at the same time. Dunbar’s Number, on the other hand, is supremely practical, and will have you thinking about who your closest friends are… and just how many people you can really call friend.

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Show Notes

• The Graham’s number segment was heavily stolen from this Wait But Why article that you should totally read for better understanding of Graham’s and the supporting math.
• Dunbar’s number referenced Rick Lax’s article on Wired detailing his failure in disproving the number, and a Social Science Bites podcast with Dunbar himself (transcript here)

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