Off The Beaten Math
Welcome to Off the Beaten Math. Join your ingenious hosts, Eric and Allora Novak, as we explore the mathemagical world of numbers. Each episode, we dive into a different constant or concept, uncovering its importance and history across the mathematical landscape. Get ready to kick some serious math!
Find us on IG @offthebeatenmathcast
Episodes
14 episodes
May the Force Be With You
In today's episode, we delve into the remarkable realm of force. Forces are fundamental to our understanding of the physical world, influencing everything from the motion of celestial bodies to the mechanics of everyday objects. We will explore...
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Episode 14
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1:07:23
Math Machines
This week's episode is a journey through the digital time machine as we dive deep into the roots of technology. Join us for a byte-sized adventure exploring the origins and fascinating history of computers. Learn about the computing maestro, Jo...
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Episode 13
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1:35:39
Everything Comes in Waves
In todays episode, we explore the fascinating world of waves. Waves are ubiquitous in the natural world from simple harmonic motion to the complex dynamics of ocean waves. We will discuss the different types of waves and their various applicati...
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Episode 12
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1:06:22
Check Your Math
In todays episode, we step back in time and follow the many footsteps that led to mathematics itself. To develop our understanding we dive deep into the structures and logic proposed by notable figures such as Kurt Friedrich Gödel and David Hil...
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Episode 11
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1:24:54
Easy As Pi
Todays episode explores the historical significance and universal importance of the infamous constant pi. Join us as we discuss how pi was calculated in ancient civilizations and explore its journey through time and the mathematical landscape.&...
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Episode 10
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45:58
Fighting Chance
Todays episode is all about probability. Join us again on our journey through the world of numbers as we investigate, postulate, and speculate what it really means to question .. what if?
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Episode 9
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1:28:20
Change is Differential
This weeks episode dives into the legendary language of change known simply as, Calculus. Join us as we lead the way off the beaten path to adore and attempt to demystify the pinnacle of modern mathematics.
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Episode 8
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59:03
Method in Madness
In todays episode we chase the cause of chaos! Join us as we delve into the twisted history of chaos theory and investigate humanities perceptions on determinism.
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Episode 7
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55:24
An Equality
Come with us on our journey today as we enter the exponentially exciting world of Euler's number, e! Joining us today is our special guest Joe Owens. Together we will guide you through the history and numerical foundation of mathematics most no...
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Episode 6
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1:04:01
Beyond the Fringe
In todays episode we expand our imaginations into the immortal darkness of the unknown as we investigate the impossibly illustrious INFINITY. What is infinity? How can we describe it? There are endless possibilities!
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Episode 5
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1:14:00
That's The Golden Ticket
Today we are tracking the notorious and majestic golden ratio. Join us on our quest for truth and follow us on IG @offthebeatenmathcast
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Episode 4
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56:33
Imagine A Number
Todays episode features the strange and illusive imaginary unit, otherwise known as "i".
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Episode 3
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53:12