Math Mutation

Math Mutation


Latest Episodes

Math Mutation 286: Adventures In Translation
August 27, 2023

I discuss my experiences translating "The Revolution of Promises" by Nelson Rodriguez Chartrand. (Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)

Math Mutation 285: Believe My Proofs Or Else
June 29, 2023

Have you used the logical method known as "proof by intimidation"? (Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)

Math Mutation 284: Don't Square Numbers, Triangle Them
April 30, 2023

We discuss Buckminster Fuller's focus on triangles in his Synergetics.(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)

Math Mutation 283: Escape From Infinity
March 05, 2023

If we deny the existence of infinity, does math still work?(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)

Math Mutation 282: The Man With The Map
December 20, 2022

In memory of Maurice Karnaugh, we discuss the "K-Map", a nice shortcut for desinging electronic circuits.(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)

Math Mutation 281: Pascal vs Mathematics
October 30, 2022

Discussing the final decade of Blaise Pascal's life, when he decided math and physics were unworthy of study. (Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)

Math Mutation 280: Rubik's Resurgence
August 26, 2022

Thanks to social media, Rubik's Cube is popular again.(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)

Math Mutation 279: Improbable Envelopes
July 01, 2022

We discuss the famous Two Envelopes paradox, along with an unconventional solution.(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)

Math Mutation 278: Bicycle Repair Man
May 22, 2022

Alan Turing's adventures in bicycle repair.(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)

Math Mutation 277: Bad Career Advice
April 06, 2022

Should you aim for a maximally "scalable" profession in order to become rich?(Send feeback to erik@mathmutation.com)