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Mentioned in 7 episodes

Humble Pi

A Comedy of Maths Errors
Book • 2019
In 'Humble Pi', Matt Parker delves into a series of real-life events where mathematics did not work out as expected.

He explains glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps involving the internet, big data, elections, and more, in a witty and layman-friendly manner.

The book highlights the importance of math in everyday life and the significant consequences of mathematical errors, such as bridge failures and financial blunders.

Parker's approach makes math both fascinating and humorous, showing how math is integrated into our daily lives and why it is essential for our achievements as a species.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Tim Harford
as containing the definitive account of the British Airways Flight 5390 incident.
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Matt Parker
when talking about a mathematician with a mobile phone contract.
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Bec Hill
as a book containing deliberate mistakes for fun and to detect plagiarism.
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Tim Harford
as a funny, nerdy book about real-life consequences of mathematical mistakes.
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as a book about mathematical mishaps and their consequences.
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Bec Hill
as a book read by a listener of the podcast.
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Tim Harford
in relation to a numerical dispute involving Pepsi's promotion, highlighting mathematical mishaps in the book "Humble Pie."
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Maddie Safai
as the book discussed in today's Pi Day episode.
Humble Pi: Enjoying When Math Goes Awry
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Tim Harford
in the introduction of Matt Parker, a stand-up mathematician and YouTube sensation.
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Maddie Safai
as a new book about common math mistakes.
Humble Pi: When Math Goes Awry

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