The Math of Movies - with Walt Hickey

Oct 12, 2023

Data journalist Walt Hickey discusses the influence of Jurassic Park on his career, exploring the portrayal of mathematicians in media. He shares his experiences in mathematics and journalism, including the challenges of collecting and analyzing cultural data. The chapter also delves into the process of mining information from movies and how countries expand soft power through pop culture. The podcast ends with a discussion about favorite movies and a recommendation for 'Millenium Actress'.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Challenging Stereotypes: The Influence of Jurassic Park

02:05 • 9min

Mathematics and Journalism

11:29 • 13min

Mining Information from Movies

24:43 • 18min

Expanding Soft Power through Pop Culture

42:24 • 7min

Discussion about Favorite Movies and Recommendations

49:39 • 2min