Breaking Math Podcast

By: Gabriel Hesch and Autumn Phaneuf
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  • Hosted by Gabriel Hesch and Autumn Phaneuf, who have advanced degrees in electrical engineering and industrial engineering/operations research respectively, come together to discuss mathematics as a pure field all in its own as well as how it describes the language of science, engineering, and even creativity.

    Breaking Math brings you the absolute best in interdisciplinary science discussions - bringing together experts in varying fields including artificial intelligence, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, physics, chemistry and materials-science, and more - to discuss where humanity is headed.

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  • How Analytics Can Revolutionize Affordable Energy

    How Analytics Can Revolutionize Affordable Energy
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Destine Nock, CEO of Peoples Energy Analytics and a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, joins Autumn to dive deep into the world of energy equity. They explore how cutting-edge data analytics are revolutionizing the landscape of affordable energy access. As the global demand for sustainable energy solutions continues to grow, the need to ensure fair and inclusive energy distribution becomes more critical than ever. Together, our hosts break down how data-driven insights are being leveraged to develop and implement policies that make energy more accessible to underserved communities, tearing down socioeconomic barriers and paving the way for a more equitable future.

    Dr. Nock and Autumn discuss the powerful role that advanced analytics play in everything from analyzing consumption patterns to optimizing renewable energy distribution. They explore real-world case studies, highlight key initiatives, and speak with experts who are at the forefront of these transformative efforts. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how strategic use of data can drive lasting change and help us build a world where energy is not a privilege but a right accessible to all.

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    41 mins
  • What is Chaos Theory?

    What is Chaos Theory?
    Nov 12 2024

    In this captivating episode of Breaking Math, hosts Gabriel and Autumn dive deep into chaos theory—a fascinating branch of mathematics that explores the behavior of complex systems highly sensitive to initial conditions. They break down the butterfly effect, revealing how tiny variations can lead to major consequences and discuss the inherent unpredictability in weather forecasting and the financial markets. The episode also uncovers chaos theory’s influence on human physiology, such as heart rate variability, and the mathematical beauty of fractals. Additionally, the hosts explore philosophical viewpoints, emphasizing how accepting life’s uncertainties can foster adaptability and resilience.

    Key Takeaways:

    Chaos Theory: Small actions can trigger significant outcomes, impacting everything from nature to human-made systems.

    Butterfly Effect: Demonstrates how tiny differences in initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes.

    Weather Forecasting: An excellent real-world illustration of chaos theory, showing how unpredictable weather can be.

    Financial Markets: A reminder of the chaotic, complex forces that drive economic shifts and unpredictability.

    Human Physiology: Chaos theory sheds light on natural processes, like the variability of heart rhythms.

    Fractals: These intricate patterns showcase self-similarity and are visually striking examples of chaos in nature.

    Philosophical Implications: Embracing chaos and uncertainty equips us to be more adaptable and creative.

    Life's Unpredictability: A reflection of chaotic systems, reminding us to value flexibility. Interconnectedness: Understanding chaos theory enhances our appreciation of how interwoven our world truly is.

    Keywords: Chaos Theory, Butterfly Effect, Weather Forecasting, Economics, Fractals, Unpredictability, Complex Systems, Human Physiology, Philosophical Implications, Adaptability.

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    13 mins
  • AI in the Lab: How GPT-4 is Changing Molecules and Models

    AI in the Lab: How GPT-4 is Changing Molecules and Models
    Nov 5 2024

    In this episode of Breaking Math, we dive deep into the transformative power of large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 in the fields of chemistry and materials science, based on the article "14 examples of how LLMs can transform materials science and chemistry: a reflection on a large language model hackathon" by Jablonka et al. from the Digital Discovery Journal. Discover how AI is revolutionizing scientific research with predictive modeling, lab automation, natural language interfaces, and data extraction from research papers. We explore how these models are streamlining workflows, accelerating discovery, and even reshaping education with personalized AI tutors.

    Tune in to learn about real-world examples from a hackathon where scientists used LLMs to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in materials science and chemistry—and what this means for the future of scientific innovation.

    Keywords: GPT-4, large language models, AI in chemistry, AI in materials science, predictive modeling, lab automation, AI in education, natural language processing, LLM hackathon, scientific research, molecular properties, Digital Discovery Journal, Jablonka

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    12 mins

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Epsiode 1 - Too much non-math and pomposity.

I started with the first one mostly on elitism and Pythagoras. Any commentary on Pythagoras that doesn't start with "we don't know much about him with certainty" because he never wrote anything, and it all comes from biased or mythologized secondhand accounts is suspect. There is simply too much wrong with this episode. Why is it so difficult to find a good math Podcast in which people stay in their lane of what they know, or at least have guests that do? Sounds like a bunch of pompous hipsters. Sad..
They need to stop trying too hard to sloppily fit everything to their narrative about elitism. There was obviously a lot of politics involved when opponents labeled Pope Sylvester II a sorcerer. But the way these hipsters present it, with zero social or cultural nuance regarding the times, it was all because he dared to use foreign Arabic numerals. They are straining to have everything fit their per-determined narrative about elitism. They give a long quote from a Galilean book presented as some kind of lame "proof” of Aristotelian ignorance, but they do not bother to mention that it is a fictional dialogue. The language and translations are probably deceiving but again, they are determined to keep themselves and the listener stuck within their modern lens.

Still wondering where the math is and how this makes math more accessible.

They then provide a questionable definition about cults stating they all have the characteristic of starving and restricting adherents into submission, even ridiculously positing out of thin air that that makes sense evolutionary. Sure, why not throw in some armchair evolutionary biology too. But actually, competition makes just as much sense as cooperation evolutionary, probably even more so. The audacity to think they can apply a questionable modern definition to something so long ago that we have little evidence of is absurd. Everything was called a "cult" in those ancient Greek days, partly because they didn't have a word for religion. These people are ignorantly stuck in their modern hipster lens of what "cult" means combined with the story of the guy who was supposedly murdered for revealing the irrationals (probably a baloney account for all that we know) and then essentially concluding that the Pythagoreans must be an elitist cult no different than David Koresh or something. I am not sure how these hipsters got degrees.

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