Math-Life Balance
Math-Life Balance
Mura Yakerson
Interview with Steven Strogatz
1 hour 10 minutes Posted Feb 2, 2026 at 3:00 am.
teaser0:37 when catholic priests become useful6:35 math, philosophy & couples therapy13:23 Steven's studies on sleep21:27 Steven's insecurities in math24:21 what's wrong with math talks34:13 no carrot, no stick...38:24 opinion on strong opinions41:34 advice about giving up49:24 different approaches to graduate advising52:27 chat about Mura's advisor57:11 Steven Strogatz Prize for Math Communication1:01:40 how to write friendly math outreach
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Steven Strogatz, who works at Cornell University, is a well-known math popularizer and the first applied mathematician on Mura's channel. Enjoy their chat about unexpected applications of math, befogged communication amongst mathematicians and what not :)Steven's homepage: https://www.stevenstrogatz.com/Chapters:0:00 teaser0:37 when catholic priests become useful6:35 math, philosophy & couples therapy13:23 Steven's studies on sleep21:27 Steven's insecurities in math24:21 what's wrong with math talks34:13 no carrot, no stick...38:24 opinion on strong opinions41:34 advice about giving up49:24 different approaches to graduate advising52:27 chat about Mura's advisor57:11 Steven Strogatz Prize for Math Communication1:01:40 how to write friendly math outreach