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The Mathematical Evolution Podcast - Steve Strogatz
Professor Steve Strogatz is the Jacob Gould Sherman Professor of Applied Mathematics at Cornell University. He's an expert in applying math to the real world, including understanding the math of firefly swarms and courses of chirping crickets. One of his recent books is Infinite Powers, How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe. We'll talk about calculus, infinity, and the deep relationship between physics and math.
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