Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast

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

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35: Cantor's Paradox: A Journey through the Rabbit Hole of Sets
Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, finishes up the discussion on Georg Cantor! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: Should you count sheep or letters to get to sleep? Can you have infinite infinities? 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
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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
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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 [email protected]. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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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 [email protected]. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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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 [email protected]. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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