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No Such Thing As A Fish
523: No Such Thing As A Dice The Size Of The Universe
Mar 21, 2024
In this podcast, they discuss the significance of trigonometry, iconic computers in Hollywood, the origin of the trolley problem in railway tracks, the impact of resonant frequencies on structures, and the quirky origins of a popular rubber spheres game.
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- Computers play significant roles in shaping and appearing in various forms of media, from sitcoms to movies like Batman.
- The moral complexity of decision-making in scenarios like the trolley problem reflects thought-provoking ethical considerations.
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Inaugural Podcast and Mathematician Collaboration
Matt Parker, a mathematician and science communicator, collaborated on a podcast episode highlighting his new book Love Triangle. The podcast, No Such Thing as a Fish, featured Matt discussing the first computer to discover a shape in a sitcom, along with insights on computer appearances in various movies like Batman. The discussion delved into the creation of shapes and the significance of computers in cinema.
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