PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS It’s Flashcard Friday here at Math, Science, History, when on Fridays we post a short little flash card about something mathy, sciency, or history. I’m your host, Gabrielle Birchak, and I’m sharing a story about the life of a remarkable woman who made a profound, yet often overlooked, contribution to mathematics and education: Jacoba van den Brande. Though
Today, I travel back to the nineteenth century to meet with Pierre-Simon Laplace, a man who imagined a super-intelligence so powerful, it could calculate the entire history and future of the universe.
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTSDoes Math = Logic? Welcome to Math, Science, History, the podcast where we uncover the fascinating stories behind the numbers, the equations, and the discoveries that have shaped our world. I’m Gabrielle Birchak and today, we’re diving deep into the role of logic and argumentation in mathematics. How do mathematicians prove their theories? What makes an argument in math sound
The Origins of Boolean Logic Boolean logic was developed by George Boole, a self-taught mathematician and logician from England. Boole’s interest in logic began early, inspired by his father, a shoemaker with a passion for science and mathematics. In 1854, Boole published his seminal work, An Investigation of the Laws of Thought, where he introduced an interesting concept where he
This Earth Day we’re going to talk about real, practical things people around the world are doing to make the Earth a better place.
This episode isn’t a prediction. It is a projection of what could happen if we continue on our current path…
Gerrymandering is nearly as old as American democracy itself. In the 19th century, politicians redrew maps to weaken opponents. However, in the 20th century, redistricting became more precise, with politicians using census data to suppress certain voting blocs.
It’s Flashcard Friday here at Math! Science! History! And this Friday, I’m bringing you some perspective. That was a photography joke. Today, I will talk about some simple math tricks that will help you improve your photography. Whether using your phone or camera, these tricks will help get you some of the best photos with a new perspective! First, let’s
Lyon, France, was a bustling city in the late sixteenth century. It was a hub for commerce, banking, and intellectual discourse. And it was here, in 1591, that Gérard Desargues was born into a prominent family. His father, Étienne Desargues, was a magistrate and a city official, which meant that young Gérard grew up in an environment surrounded by influential
Today we’re going to figure out whether you need to take a coat or a swimsuit on your next vacation!