35: Cantor's Paradox: A Journey through the Rabbit Hole of Sets
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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 ..read more
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33. Cantor: An Infinite Odyssey
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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@infinitelyirrat ..read more
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32: Charles Dodgson: Curiouser and Curiouser
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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 resear ..read more
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31: Charles Dodgson: It Sounds Uncommon Nonsense
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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 ..read more
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30: Charles Dodgson: Into Wonderland?
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1y ago
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@infi ..read more
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29. The Gödelfather: A Mathematical Masterpiece
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1y ago
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 emai ..read more
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28. De Moivre, The Merrier
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1y ago
We welcome back Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, and I chat about Abraham de Moivre! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: Should you hire a mathematician to read tarot cards? What's the most effective way to study while traveling? 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 ..read more
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26. Archimedes: The Tell-Tale Bath
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1y ago
Today's special guest, Ioanna Georgiou, mathematics educator and author of “Mathematical Adventures!” and “Peculiar Deaths of Famous Mathematicians”, and I chat about Archimedes! In this episode, we'll attempt to answer the following questions: What do solving a crime and streaking have in common? How can doodling in the sand lead to murder? 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 ..read more
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Reflections
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3y ago
In this episode, Nathalie reflects on the past two years since the start of the podcast, including why she started the podcast and incorporating feedback from you! 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 ..read more
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25. Newton/Leibniz: Crime and Punishment
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3y ago
Today special guest, Ben Orlin from Math with Bad Drawings and I conclude our trilogy chat about Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz.  In this episode, we'll attempt to answer a single question: Star Wars or Star Trek?  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 ..read more
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