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7. Erdös: Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Mathematicians
7. Erdös: Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Mathematicians
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Nov 14, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
For this trilogy, we meet a more modern mathematician – Paul Erdös. We can wait to introduce to you one of our favorites: a teacher at heart who has collaborated with more mathematicians than anyone…ever! In this episode, we’ll attempt to answer the following questions.
If an evil spirit wants to destroy humanity, do you sic the computers on it or punch it in the face?
What’s the fastest way to get thrown off a plane?
What do either of these things have to do with math?
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!
If an evil spirit wants to destroy humanity, do you sic the computers on it or punch it in the face?
What’s the fastest way to get thrown off a plane?
What do either of these things have to do with math?
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!
Released:
Nov 14, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (43)
8. Erdös: On the Road Again: We’ll continue learning about Erdös and we’ll talk about some of his travels as we attempt to answer the following questions. How do you get your friends to cook you food? How can you get that free hospital room upgrade you’re looking for? What do either... by Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast