Episode 61 - Yoon Ha Lee

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Episode 61 - Yoon Ha Lee

FromMy Favorite Theorem

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22 minutes

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Dec 10, 2020

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Science fiction author Yoon Ha Lee has degrees in mathematics and it shows. We revisit an old favorite, Cantor's diagonalization argument. Also waffles.

Released:

Dec 10, 2020

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Join us as we spend each episode talking with a mathematical professional about their favorite result. And since the best things in life come in pairs, find out what our guest thinks pairs best with their theorem.

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Episode 61 - Yoon Ha Lee

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