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Steven Strogatz and Quanta Magazine
The Joy of Why
“The Joy of Why” is a Quanta Magazine podcast about curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. The mathematician and author Steven Strogatz and the cosmologist and author Janna Levin take turns interviewing leading researchers about the great scientific and mathematical questions of our time. New episodes are released every other Wednesday.
Quanta Magazine is a Pulitzer Prize–winning, editorially independent online publication launched and supported by the Simons Foundation to illuminate big ideas in science and math through public service journalism. Quanta’s...
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4.9 stars from 569 ratings
Great ecological perspectives
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“I love the natural science episodes, especially as I feel like ecology material is really lacking in the podcast world! Weeks after listening and I’m still thinking about the collective behavior episode. Would LOVE more in that sphere, but everything is so interesting as is. Love that you’re...”Read full review »
Emma Hutcherson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/24
“I personally like Quanta's general incorporation of design into their content so much. Kudos to The Joy of Why team, and thanks to all the guests for their clear and detailed explanations when needed!”Read full review »
Aril Tone via Apple Podcasts ·
Turkey ·
06/25/24
Two-faceted podcast
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“Episodes with Prof. Strogatz are generally better. I tend to listen to the ones dealing with phys and math. Two great old episodes that I remember vividly: one on topological quantum computation and another on the anomaly detection in heart’s electric signals.
I like way less the episodes with...”Read full review »
zarazzio via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
05/17/24
Recent Episodes
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Published 07/18/24
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Published 07/03/24
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