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Mathematical Objects

Summary: Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett chat about some aspect of mathematics using a mathematical object as inspiration.

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 Mathematical Objects: Ox Blocks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:25

A conversation about mathematics inspired by the game Ox Blocks. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

 Mathematical Objects: Correntator | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:43

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a Correntator, a mechanical adding machine. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Christian Lawson-Perfect.

 Mathematical Objects: Pseudorhombicuboctahedron | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:54

A conversation about mathematics inspired by the pseudorhombicuboctahedron. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

 Mathematical Objects: A pair of skipping ropes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:49

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a pair of skipping ropes. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

 Mathematical Objects: Thermometer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:53

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a thermometer. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

 Mathematical Objects: Noughts and Crosses (Tic Tac Toe) board | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:31

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a Noughts and Crosses board, covering Noughts and Crosses (Tic Tac Toe), a surprising number of variants, with a bit of higher dimensions and topology for good measure. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

 Mathematical Objects: Tangerine | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:26

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a tangerine (no, really!). Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Check out the blog post for a nice image of the curve discussed!

 Mathematical Objects: Pile of matchsticks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:01

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a pile of matchsticks. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

 Mathematical Objects: Tantrix Tiles, Beaded Necklaces and Juggling Balls | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:29

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a set of Tantrix tiles, a beaded necklace and some juggling balls. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Alex Corner.

 Mathematical Objects: Stick of Chalk | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:37

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a stick of chalk. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

 Mathematical Objects: Pythagoras T-shirt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:21

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a t-shirt featuring Pythagoras' theorem. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

 Mathematical Objects: Towers of Hanoi | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:47

A conversation about mathematics inspired by the Towers of Hanoi puzzle. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

 Mathematical Objects: Introduction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:00

Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, episodes of Mathematical Objects will take an object, real or abstract, as inspiration to chat about a mathematical topic. This introduction explains the idea ahead of the first episode, coming soon.

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