Infinitely Irrational: where we explore the real, eccentric, and complex history of math.
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1. Pythagoras: Birthmarks, Beans, and Brotherhoods
Episode 1: Birthmarks, Beans, and Brotherhoods
We know Pythagoras was the leader of a brotherhood…or do we? In the first of a three-part series on Pythagoras, we dive into some of the wild and supposed “truths” about one of the most famous and controversial Greek mathematicians/philosophers and attempt to answer the following questions:
- How can your birthmark can make you famous?
- Are beans really a magical fruit?
- What do either of these things have to do with math?
Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and her friend Kay as they dive into mathematical adventures! Let us know your thoughts. Follow us on Facebook or email us at podcast@infinitelyirrational.com. For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!