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99 (Part II) Math in Drag:  Interview with OnlineKyne

99 (Part II) Math in Drag: Interview with OnlineKyne

FromBreaking Math Podcast


99 (Part II) Math in Drag: Interview with OnlineKyne

FromBreaking Math Podcast

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jun 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

SummaryThis episode is an interview with OnlineKyne, the author of the book Math in Drag. The conversation focuses on how to be an effective online educator and covers various topics in mathematics, including Cantor's infinite sets, probability, and statistics. The interview also delves into the process of writing the book and highlights the connection between math and drag. The chapters in the conversation cover the journey of a content creator, tips for science content creators, the concept of infinity, the significance of celebrity numbers, game theory, probability, statistics, and the ethical implications of math and drag.Takeaways Being an effective online educator involves distilling complex concepts into concise and valuable content. Math and drag share similarities in breaking rules and defying authority. Mathematics has a rich history and is influenced by various cultures and individuals. Statistics can be used to manipulate and deceive, so it is important to be critical of data and its interpretation.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:54 Journey as a Content Creator03:50 Tips and Tricks for Science Content Creators04:15 Writing the Book05:12 Math and Drag06:40 Infinite Possibilities07:35 Celebrity Numbers08:59 How to Cut a Cake and Eat It09:57 Luck Be a Ladyboy12:44 Illegal Math16:02 The Average Queen25:03 Math and Drag Breaking the Rules27:22 Conclusion
Released:
Jun 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Breaking Math is a podcast that aims to make math accessible to everyone, and make it enjoyable. Every other week, topics such as chaos theory, forbidden formulas, and more will be covered in detail. If you have 45 or so minutes to spare, you're almost guaranteed to learn something new!SFTM, our umbrella organization, also has another (explicit) podcast called "Nerd Forensics" all about nerd (and other) culture. Check it out wherever you get podcasts! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakingmathpodcast/support