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Podcast Profile: The Joy of x

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26 episodes
2020 to 2021
Median: 48 minutes
Collections: Physics, Math, and AstronomyScience


Description (podcaster-provided):

The acclaimed mathematician and author Steven Strogatz interviews some of the world's leading scientists about their lives and work.
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Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Leading scientists and mathematicians • Life and work conversations • Neuroscience and resilience • Quantum computing • Mathematical biology • AI research • Diversity and social justice • Chaos and order • Theoretical physics

This podcast, titled "The Joy of x" and hosted by acclaimed mathematician and author Steven Strogatz, explores the fascinating lives and groundbreaking work of leading scientists and mathematicians. Through in-depth interviews, the podcast delves into a wide array of topics, often focusing on the intersection of science, mathematics, and technology. It brings to light the innovative ideas and complex theories that shape our understanding of the world.

At its core, the podcast investigates how mathematical and scientific principles can illuminate a diverse range of subjects. Topics include the resilience of neural circuits, the complexities of quantum computing, and the dynamic behaviors of complex systems. The narrative often highlights how abstract scientific concepts apply to real-world problems, such as using algorithms for social justice, fighting cancer with mathematical models, and improving anesthesia practices. The episodes often reveal the human side of scientific inquiry, sharing personal stories that underscore the dedication and curiosity driving these experts.

Listeners are introduced to discussions about the underlying structures and phenomena in both the natural world and human-made systems. These discussions touch on themes of resilience, creativity, innovation, and the pursuit of truth, providing insights into both the scientific process and its broader implications. By weaving together personal anecdotes with high-level scientific discourse, the podcast provides an accessible platform for exploring how top-tier experts tackle some of the most pressing questions of our time, from the mysteries of the universe to the intricacies of artificial intelligence and mathematical biology.


Episodes:
Episode Image Eve Marder on the Crucial Resilience of Neurons
2021-May-17
40 minutes
Episode Image Charlie Marcus Knows That Quantum Facts Aren’t Complicated
2021-May-10
49 minutes
Episode Image Amie Wilkinson Sees the Dynamic Chaos in Puff Pastry
2021-May-03
42 minutes
Episode Image Emery Brown and the Truth About Anesthesia
2021-Apr-26
40 minutes
Episode Image Melanie Mitchell Takes AI Research Back to Its Roots
2021-Apr-19
40 minutes
Episode Image Trachette Jackson Fights Cancer With Math
2021-Apr-12
42 minutes
Episode Image Rediet Abebe on Using Algorithms for Social Justice
2021-Apr-05
43 minutes
Episode Image Federico Ardila on Math, Music and the Space of Possibilities
2021-Mar-29
50 minutes
Episode Image Sharon Glotzer’s Deep Curiosity About Order From Chaos
2021-Mar-22
48 minutes
Episode Image Frank Wilczek on the Strong Force, Quarks and Dark Matter
2021-Mar-15
48 minutes
Episode Image Bonnie Bassler on Talkative Bacteria and Eavesdropping Viruses
2021-Mar-08
39 minutes
Episode Image Neil Shubin on Tiktaalik, Ballistic Tongues and Evolution
2021-Mar-02
47 minutes
Episode Image Podcast Preview: The Joy of x, Season Two
2021-Feb-23
2 minutes
Episode Image Moon Duchin on Fair Voting and Random Walks
2020-Apr-07
50 minutes
Episode Image Brian Keating’s Quest for the Origin of the Universe
2020-Mar-31
41 minutes
Episode Image Rebecca Goldin and Brian Nosek on Hard Truths in Math and Psychology
2020-Mar-24
46 minutes
Episode Image Cori Bargmann on the Genetics of Transparent Worms, Supertasters and Cancer
2020-Mar-17
53 minutes
Episode Image Tadashi Tokieda's Special Kind of Magic
2020-Mar-10
51 minutes
Episode Image Janna Levin on Seeing and Hearing Black Holes
2020-Mar-03
54 minutes
Episode Image John Urschel: From NFL Player to Mathematician
2020-Feb-25
45 minutes
Episode Image Corina Tarnita and the Deep Mathematics of Social Insects
2020-Feb-18
51 minutes
Episode Image Robbert Dijkgraaf on Exploring Quantum Reality
2020-Feb-11
49 minutes
Episode Image Leslie Vosshall on Designer Mosquitoes and Dude Walls
2020-Feb-04
58 minutes
Episode Image Alex Kontorovich on the Absolute Truth of Pure Math
2020-Jan-28
57 minutes
Episode Image Priya Natarajan on Black Holes and Mapping the Universe
2020-Jan-22
65 minutes
Episode Image Podcast Preview: Introducing The Joy of x
2020-Jan-15
2 minutes