Counting squares and generalizing problems

In this episode, Conor and Ben chat about recreational math, calculators, the quadratic formula and more!

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Show Notes

Date Recorded: 2026-02-04
Date Released: 2026-02-20

• PEDMAS
• Chesterton's Fence
• TI-30XS Multiview
• Casio FX 115D
• Recreational Math
• Cyclical Number
• Ramanujan Taxicab Numbers
• Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs: SICP - Conor Hoekstra - CppCon 2020

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