46 episodios

Infinitely Irrational: where we explore the real, eccentric, and complex history of math.

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Infinitely Irrational: where we explore the real, eccentric, and complex history of math.

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

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

    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

    • 28 min
    33. Cantor: An Infinite Odyssey

    33. Cantor: An Infinite Odyssey

    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 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!

    • 38 min
    32: Charles Dodgson: Curiouser and Curiouser

    32: Charles Dodgson: Curiouser and Curiouser

    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 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!

    • 28 min
    31: Charles Dodgson: It Sounds Uncommon Nonsense

    31: Charles Dodgson: It Sounds Uncommon Nonsense

    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 social channels:
    IG: @yoayeo.maths
    Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo
    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!

    • 25 min
    30: Charles Dodgson: Into Wonderland?

    30: Charles Dodgson: Into Wonderland?

    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: @YoaYeo
    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 min
    29. The Gödelfather: A Mathematical Masterpiece

    29. The Gödelfather: A Mathematical Masterpiece

    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: @yoayeo.maths
    Twitter/TikTok: @YoaYeo
    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!

    • 37 min

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