Summary: For centuries, mathematical theories have proven uncannily accurate at describing and predicting the physical world. What is it that gives mathematics such power? Mario Livio attempts to answer this question in his new book Is God A Mathematician?. Spanning such fields as cosmology, physics, and cognitive science, Dr. Livio offers an accessible and lively account of the lives and thoughts of some of the greatest mathematicians and scientists in history, from Archimedes to Galileo, Descartes to Godel, and on up to today. Recorded on January 12, 2009.
