

Rationally Speaking #222 - Spencer Greenberg and Seth Cottrell on "Ask a Mathematician, Ask a Physicist"
Dec 3, 2018
Spencer Greenberg, a mathematician and entrepreneur, teams up with physicist Seth Cottrell to discuss their popular initiative, Ask a Mathematician, Ask a Physicist, which started at Burning Man. The duo shares the wildest questions they've tackled, including the debated zero to the zeroth power and quirky hypotheticals like using a Cat Cannon for a Double Slit Experiment. They also delve into the oddities of quantum theory, critique the Many Worlds Interpretation, and highlight how unconventional inquiries can lead to real scientific advancements.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
The Origins and Impact of a Unique Science Communication Initiative
01:30 • 3min
Curious Inquiries and Humorous Encounters
04:31 • 3min
The Controversy of Zero to the Zeroth Power
07:48 • 19min
The Nature of Naturalness in Physics and Mathematics
26:49 • 17min
The Quirks of Quantum and Relativity
43:48 • 12min
Exploring Science through Original Discoveries
55:32 • 2min