Open Questions
Open Questions
Ben Gillen & Jonathan Michala
A pair of worms algebroing out over mathematics. Join us every episode where one worm is just like you, completely lacking knowledge on the subject at hand and completely blindfolded. openquestionspod.substack.com
Whole Lot of Holes (4 Color Theorem)
Book about holes:“Holes and Other Superficialities" by Roberto Casati and Achille C. Varzi at https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262531337/holes-and-other-superficialities/Email us at [email protected]. Please like and rate us on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit openquestionspod.substack.com
Mar 24, 2023
30 min
The Riddle Industrial Complex (Hat Riddles)
Now with 100% more musical transitions! Thanks to Reena for joining us on this one.Send us an email at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit openquestionspod.substack.com
Mar 6, 2023
33 min
Where's the Square? (Symplectic Geometry)
See here an explanation and pair of visualizations of the Klein bottle into two Mobius strips transformation.Send us an email at openquestionspod [at] gmail.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit openquestionspod.substack.com
Feb 14, 2023
51 min
An Error-Filled Episode (Error Correction)
Book mentioned: “From error-correcting codes through sphere packing to simple groups”Email us at openquestionspod[at]gmail[dot]com. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit openquestionspod.substack.com
Feb 2, 2023
38 min
Ants on a Potato (Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Geometry)
Email us at [email protected]! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit openquestionspod.substack.com
Jan 23, 2023
41 min