The Aperiodical

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a piece of folklore. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

A conversation about mathematics and communicating mathematics inspired by a ‘Certified Mathematical Object’ sticker. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Chris Nho from Public-Math.org.

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

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a Venn diagram. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Keisha Thompson. Katie mentioned the MathForEquality badges and pins.

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a slice of pizza. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a light pattern in a tea cup. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Dominika Vasilkova. Cardioids in coffee cups – Chalkdust Cardioids in Coffee Cups – Numberphile ‘Stringuart’ String Art website (and less commercial String Art Generator)

A conversation about mathematics, history, games and more, inspired by a Roman dodecahedron. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a 3D wooden puzzle. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Grant Sanderson.

A conversation about mathematics inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Game of Logic. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

Tai-Danae Bradley, an expert in category theory and creator of the blog Mathema, joins the discussion to explore the significance of 'objects' in mathematics. They dive into category theory, using engaging examples like the Rubik's Cube to illustrate relationships between mathematical entities. The conversation highlights the composability of functions, the links between algebra and topology, and the beautiful connections between mathematics and reality, showcasing how abstract concepts find practical applications in the world.