Short Wave The (Drag) Queen Of Mathematics
Feb 10, 2022
Kyne Santos, a former contestant on Canada's Drag Race and a viral math communicator, shares her journey of merging drag and mathematics. She discusses how her entertaining TikTok videos transform complex math concepts into accessible knowledge. The conversation explores unique ideas, like folding paper to reach the moon, and emphasizes creativity in logic. Kyne also highlights the significance of queer representation in STEM and her mission to blend education and entertainment, enriching both communities.
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TikTok Beginnings
- Kyne started making math TikToks during the pandemic after feeling burnt out from YouTube tutorials.
- A follower suggested posting tutorials on TikTok, leading to the math riddle idea.
Viral Math
- Kyne's viral TikTok video about exponential growth, demonstrating folding paper to reach the moon, gained 2 million likes.
- This video's virality surprised Kyne, surpassing her previous YouTube success.
Math's Creativity
- Kyne finds math creative, similar to drag, as mathematical theorems require ingenuity.
- She admires mathematicians like Archimedes, who made discoveries with limited tools.