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23. The Strange Case of Sir Newton and Mr. Leibniz

23. The Strange Case of Sir Newton and Mr. Leibniz

FromInfinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast


23. The Strange Case of Sir Newton and Mr. Leibniz

FromInfinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I chat about two famous feuding foes: Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz.  In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions:
How can you ensure your cat gets fed? 
What’s the worst way to test a hypothesis?
What do either of these 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:
Apr 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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A podcast where we explore the real, eccentric, and complex history of math