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Podcast Profile: The Secrets of Mathematics

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24 episodes
2014 to 2017
Median: 55 minutes
Collection: Physics, Math, and Astronomy


Description (podcaster-provided):

A series of talks and lectures from Oxford Mathematicians exploring the power and beauty of their subject. These talks would appeal to anyone interested in mathematics and its ever-growing range of applications from medicine to economics and beyond.


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Mathematics and its applications • Talks and lectures by experts • Mathematical puzzles and brainteasers • Interviews with mathematicians • Discussions on physics, genetics, and big data • Science and art intersection

This podcast, titled "The Secrets of Mathematics," offers a comprehensive exploration of mathematics through a variety of lenses, featuring talks and lectures by distinguished mathematicians and scholars. The show delves into the power and beauty of mathematics, highlighting its vast range of applications across different fields such as medicine, economics, and physics. Episodes focus on both theoretical concepts and practical applications, drawing connections between mathematical principles and real-world phenomena.

Recurring themes include the intersection of mathematics with art, science, and philosophy, showcasing how mathematical ideas infiltrate diverse areas like music, architecture, and cosmology. The podcast often addresses how mathematical concepts can provide insight into complex issues, from genetic variation and brain modeling to quantum mechanics and the structure of the universe. Several episodes also feature personal stories and reflections from renowned mathematicians, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of those who have contributed significantly to the field.

The series further illustrates the historical evolution of mathematical ideas, highlighting notable theories and discoveries from the past and their impact on contemporary scientific thought. Notably, the podcast doesn't shy away from discussing controversial or speculative topics, such as the limits of human knowledge and the role of creativity in scientific exploration. This blend of personal narratives, technical discussions, and historical perspectives provides a rich tapestry of content that appeals to both mathematicians and the general public interested in the profound influence of mathematics on the world.


Episodes:
Autism and Minds Wired for Science
2016-Oct-31
62 minutes
Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe - Roger Penrose
2016-Oct-19
61 minutes
Can Yule Solve My Problems? - Alex Bellos
2017-Dec-13
48 minutes
As he retires from the the Savilian Chair of Geometry, Oxford Mathematician Nigel Hitchin reflects
2016-Oct-19
67 minutes
Roger Heath-Brown a Life in Mathematics
2016-Sep-17
37 minutes
Modelling genes: the backwards and forwards of mathematical population genetics - Alison Etheridge
2016-Jul-06
53 minutes
The Prime Number Theorem
2016-Jun-15
38 minutes
What We Cannot Know - Marcus du Sautoy
2016-May-16
55 minutes
The Travelling Santa Problem and Other Seasonal Challenges - Marcus du Sautoy
2015-Dec-18
57 minutes
Symmetry, Spaces and Undecidability - Martin Bridson
2015-Dec-07
61 minutes
Putting the Higgs Boson in its Place
2015-Nov-16
51 minutes
M. C. Escher - Artist, Mathematician, Man
2015-Oct-28
71 minutes
The Gomboc, the Turtle and the Evolution of Shape - Gabor Domokos
2015-Jul-01
51 minutes
Birth of an Idea: A Mathematical Adventure - Cedric Villani
2015-Mar-12
57 minutes
What Maths Really Does: From modelling the brain to modelling the climate - Alain Goriely
2014-Dec-04
58 minutes
Forbidden Crystal Symmetry: Mathematics and architecture - Roger Penrose
2014-Dec-04
54 minutes
The History of Mathematics in 300 Stamps - Robin Wilson
2014-Dec-03
56 minutes
Big Data's Big Deal - Viktor Mayer-Schonberger
2014-Nov-20
44 minutes
Extra Time: Professor Sir Roger Penrose in conversation with Andrew Hodges - part two
2014-Jun-18
41 minutes
Extra Time: Professor Sir Roger Penrose in conversation with Andrew Hodges - part one
2014-Jun-18
50 minutes
Sir Michael Atiyah, a Life in Mathematics
2014-May-12
31 minutes
Why there are no three-headed monsters, resolving some problems with brain tumours, divorce prediction and how to save marriages - James D Murray
2014-Mar-21
78 minutes
Bryce McLeod, a Life in Mathematics In conversation with John Ball
2014-Mar-11
59 minutes
Maths in Music: The Secret Mathematicians - Marcus du Sautoy
2014-Jan-14
51 minutes