The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics: Interview with Ian Stewart

Описание: On Episode #62 of the Book Talk Today podcast we are joined by Ian Stewart.

Ian is an Emeritus Professor in the Mathematics Department at Warwick University, where he divides his time equally between research into nonlinear dynamics and furthering public awareness of mathematics. He has published more than 120 books, yes you heard that correctly, on a range of different topics including mathematics and fantasy fiction.

We discussed:

📚 The relationship between maths and fiction
📚 Why mathematics is important
📚 How to change our approach to mathematics

Timestamps

[0:00] - Intro
[2:34] - Ian's Background in Mathematics and Fiction
[6:32]- Do we have either Maths brains or English Brains?
[9:10] - How to invent your own type of maths
[12:34] - Do different cultures interpret maths in different ways?
[16:14] - How Mathematics research moved from individuals to groups
[21:35] - Has technology changed research mathematics?
[26:28] - Proofs are about stories
[32:21] - Being emotionally invested into your work
[33:42] - Ian's approach to writing fiction
[40:03] - Questioning established ways of thinking
[47:58] - Where does Ian's curiosity come from?
[56:49] - How to improve your approach to mathematics
[1:03:45] - Outro

Twitter - @JoatStewart

Visit Ian’s Website - https://ianstewartjoat.weebly.com/

Buy Ian’s Book - https://amzn.to/3BuOmEP

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