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Relatively Prime features stories and interviews from the mathematical world. Featuring math stories from people like Fields Medalists to indie rockers to linguists on topics ranging as wide as the artificial intelligence which defeated checkers and mathematics haiku battles. Relatively Prime has a mathematics story for anyone and everyone.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Mathematics in society and culture • Interviews with mathematicians • Math education and diversity • Mathematical history and theories • Intersection of math and music • Podcasts and storytellingRelatively Prime is a podcast dedicated to exploring a diverse range of stories and interviews from the mathematical world. Hosted by Samuel Hansen, the show delves into a variety of topics, showcasing how mathematics intersects with numerous fields and everyday life. Across its episodes, the podcast ventures into the connection between mathematics and democracy, particularly in regard to voting systems, as well as issues of representation and diversity in the mathematical community, including discussions around Black mathematicians and students, Afrofuturism, and gender equity.
Listeners will find a blend of historical and modern narratives, such as examinations of mathematical figures like Benjamin Banneker and the impact of Galois' contributions. The show also presents dialogues on the role of mathematics in urban planning, music, and storytelling. The dimension of cities, optimization in daily activities, and the nature of creativity and innovation in mathematics are recurring themes.
Episodes frequently feature conversations with experts across disciplines, including educators, researchers, authors, and policymakers, to provide insights into both the theoretical and practical applications of mathematics. The podcast occasionally engages with live recordings and audience interactions, adding an element of spontaneity to the presentation.
In addition to traditional mathematical narratives, the podcast has a mini-series format exploring the lifecycle of mathematical ideas from inception to publication. It also touches on the cultural and societal implications of mathematics through topics such as patent law, infectious disease modeling, and the complexities of gerrymandering. Through these episodes, Relatively Prime aims to illuminate the multifaceted nature of mathematics and its pervasive influence on various aspects of human endeavor.
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Carry the Two: Mathematics & Voting2024-Oct-30 58 minutes |
#BlackInMathWeek2020-Nov-09 35 minutes |
Black Girl Mathgic2020-Nov-01 36 minutes |
The Somervilles2020-Mar-31 26 minutes |
3 Scenes from the Life of Benjamin Banneker2020-Feb-29 10 minutes |
Truthiness2020-Feb-15 44 minutes |
2019 Year End Review2019-Dec-31 32 minutes |
Authors2019-Nov-01 26 minutes |
Citation Aging2019-Oct-01 19 minutes |
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A Beauty Cold and Austere 2019-Aug-31 27 minutes |
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2019-Jul-31 60 minutes |
Mathematical Objects2019-Jun-29 46 minutes |
EDGE2019-May-01 16 minutes |
Mathematically Gifted & Black2019-Mar-31 31 minutes |
3 2 1…Action2019-Feb-28 49 minutes |
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Jem’s Gems 2019-Jan-31 17 minutes |
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A Year (1811) In Review 2018-Dec-31 17 minutes |
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All the Math Podcasts-Bonus 2018-Dec-20 40 minutes |
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Cycle of Mathematics: Around 20 Papers 2018-Nov-30 14 minutes |
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Cycle of Mathematics: Orange Volumes on a Shelf (On the Internet) 2018-Oct-31 25 minutes |
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Cycle of Mathematics: Verify, Revise, Repeat 2018-Oct-01 17 minutes |
Cycle of Mathematics: The Six Handshakes2018-Aug-31 27 minutes |
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The Big Internet Math Off (Updated) 2018-Jul-25 42 minutes |
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Math Off 4: Checkers 2018-Jul-24 63 minutes |
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Math Off 3: Gerrymandering 2018-Jul-19 9 minutes |
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Math Off Round 2: Quaternions 2018-Jul-12 12 minutes |
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Math Off Round 1: Why Your Friends Have More Friends than You Do 2018-Jul-02 8 minutes |
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Girls Talk Math 2018-May-31 23 minutes |
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The Right Bucket 2018-May-01 20 minutes |
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Diegetic Plots: Chapter 3 2018-Mar-31 11 minutes |
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Tick & Lice & Relapsing & Fevers 2018-Feb-28 18 minutes |
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Science Sparring Society 2018-Jan-31 26 minutes |
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Formulaic Perfection 2017-Dec-22 33 minutes |
Cold and Flu2017-Nov-30 15 minutes |
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Knotty Helix 2017-Oct-31 19 minutes |
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Their Favorite Theorem 2017-Sep-29 33 minutes |
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Re District 2017-Aug-31 44 minutes |
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All The Gerrys Mandered(Encore) 2017-Aug-31 23 minutes |
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Outside the Equation 2017-Jul-27 49 minutes |
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Talking the Talk – Mathematics Communication 2017-Jun-29 35 minutes |
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You Have the Right 2017-May-26 19 minutes |
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Steiner Biopsy 2017-Apr-29 33 minutes |
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#TryPod – The Other Half 2017-Mar-24 40 minutes |
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Origins LIVE! 2017-Feb-16 52 minutes |
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On the Hill 2017-Jan-16 27 minutes |
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Lottery Daze 2016-Dec-21 30 minutes |
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Diegetic Plots: Chapter 2 2016-Feb-24 51 minutes |
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f(θ)=1-sin(θ) 2016-Feb-17 63 minutes |
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Principia Metropolica 2016-Feb-11 71 minutes |
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Other Duties as Assigned 2016-Feb-04 57 minutes |
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Diegetic Plots: Chapter 1 2016-Jan-28 76 minutes |
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Mathematistan 2016-Jan-20 56 minutes |
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Your Daily Recommended Math 2016-Jan-13 53 minutes |
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The Lexicon 2016-Jan-03 74 minutes |
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1+1=2 2012-Oct-08 62 minutes |
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0,1,2,3… 2012-Oct-05 76 minutes |
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Erdos 2012-Sep-23 62 minutes |
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The Score 2012-Sep-22 66 minutes |
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The Shape of Things 2012-Sep-21 65 minutes |
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The Unexpected 2012-Sep-19 58 minutes |
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The Toolbox 2012-Sep-18 58 minutes |
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Chinook 2012-Sep-17 62 minutes |