Reaching for the Extreme with Ian Stewart

Breaking Math Podcast by Autumn Phaneuf & Noah Giansiracusa

Feb 24, 202643:39Science & Medicine

In this conversation, Ian Stewart discusses the nature of mathematical inquiry, the motivations behind problem-solving in mathematics, and the importance of storytelling in making math relatable. He explores the relation...

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