Matt Parker, a mathematician and engaging YouTuber known for his bestselling book "Love Triangle," dives into captivating discussions on whether math is invented or discovered. He explores the intriguing Benford's Law and its role in spotting tax fraud. The chat also unpacks string theory with squid analogies and the impact of microplastics, highlighting innovative mathematical solutions. Finally, Parker delves into the significance of Pi and how time dilation reveals cosmic mysteries, blending humor and deep insights into the mathematical universe.

Matt Parker, the 'Love Triangle' author, discusses the importance and practical applications of trigonometry in GPS, architecture, and special effects. He campaigns for geometrically accurate street signs and footballs, showcasing the versatility of trigonometry in everyday systems.

Hungry for pi? Chow down on this! Pi is the ratio between a circle’s diameter and its circumference. Sounds dull – but pi turns out to have astonishing properties and crop up in places you would never expect. For a start, it goes on forever and never repeats, meaning it probably contains your name, date of birth, and the complete works of Shakespeare written in its digits. Maths comedian Matt Parker stuns Adam with his ‘pie-endulum’ experiment, in which a chicken and mushroom pie is dangled 2.45m to form a pendulum which takes *exactly* 3.14 seconds per swing. Mathematician Dr Vicky Neale explains how we can be sure that the number pi continues forever and never repeats - despite the fact we can never write down all its digits to check! She also makes the case that aliens would probably measure angles using pi because it’s a fundamental constant of the universe. NASA mission director Dr Marc Rayman drops in to explain how pi is used to navigate spacecraft around the solar system. And philosopher of physics Dr Eleanor Knox serves up some philoso-pi, revealing why some thinkers have found pi’s ubiquity so deeply mysterious. Hannah grins with delight for most of show. It’s all maths! Producer: Ilan GoodmanContributors: Matt Parker, Dr Vicky Neale, Dr Marc Rayman, Dr Eleanor Knox

A meter is longer than a yard. An ounce is heavier than a gram. We harmlessly mix them up sometimes, but a "unit conversion error" when you're filling up the fuel tanks of an airliner can be fatal. Which is exactly what happened to Air Canada Flight 143.  Tim Harford talks to mathematician and comedian Matt Parker about how the aircraft came to take off without the proper fuel load, how no one noticed until it was too late, and why such errors give us an insight into just how important maths is to keeping our complex world working as it should.  For more "unit conversion errors"  check out Matt's book Humble Pi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mathematician Matt Parker joins the hosts to discuss book titles, the trigonometry-themed book 'Love Triangle,' and the importance of lubricating bicycle chains. They explore the creative process of naming, quirky preferences in transportation, and the relevance of trigonometry in everyday life.

Stand-up comedian, mathematician, and author Matt Parker discusses the omnipresence of triangles and trigonometry in everyday life, from building structures to CGI imagery. He emphasizes the practical applications and importance of rediscovering trigonometry learned in high school, showcasing how triangles play a crucial role in various fields like construction, space exploration, and entertainment.

Mathematician and comedian Matt Parker discusses the counter-intuitiveness of math and the importance of understanding its logic and ideas, exploring topics such as four-dimensional shapes, prime numbers, optimization algorithms, barcodes, iPhone screens, and different types of infinity. They also talk about engaging kids with math through YouTube and share their experience building a mega-menger fractal and decoding a binary message on a knitted scarf.

Matt Parker, co-founder of The Exodus Road, shares his journey of fighting human trafficking in Thailand and his work with the Thai Royal Police. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, investing in marriage, seeking healing from trauma, and protecting kids from online predators. His powerful message of resilience and personal growth shines through, reminding listeners that they can make a difference in the lives of others.

Matt Parker, YouTube personality and math communicator, discusses his favorite math mistakes from his book 'Humble Pi'. Topics include errors on the Two Pound Coin, specific rules for Swiss trains, costly unit conversion slip-ups, and the infamous 256th level of Pac-Man.

Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker discusses the centenary of Woodall Primes and the call for new discoveries. He explains the uniqueness of Woodall Primes and how listeners can contribute to finding them. Also, the podcast explores the fairness of penalty shoot-outs in sports and potential solutions to level the playing field.