The Hidden Geometry of Everything
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The human brain is naturally mathematical. But there’s one particular kind of math people have surprisingly strong feelings about — geometry. It's the secret sauce of mathematics — different from everything else, and applicable to everything from gerrymandering to human evolution to romance novels. Original Air Date: May 28, 2022Interviews In This Hour: The 14th dimension, AI that writes romance novels, and other things explained by geometry — Did shapes make us human?Guests: Jordan Ellenberg, Stanislas DehaeneNever want to miss an episode? Subscribe to the podcast.Want to hear more from us, including extended interviews and favorites from the archive? Subscribe to our newsletter.
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