Robin Hood Math
In this episode of Breaking Math, Dr. Noah Giansiracusa discusses his book 'Robin Hood Math', emphasizing the importance of mathematical literacy in navigating an algorithm-driven world. He explores how math can empower everyday people, the writing process behind his book, and practical applications of math in daily life, including social media algorithms and financial decisions. The conversation highlights the simplicity of the math that truly matters and encourages listeners to reclaim agency through understanding mathematics.
About the Guest
Dr. Noah Giansiracusa
Dr. Noah Giansiracusa is an associate professor of mathematics at Bentley University (a business school near Boston) and a visiting scholar at Harvard, with a PhD in algebraic geometry from Brown University. He has appeared on CNN live and BBC radio and written for Washington Post, Scientific American, TIME, Wired, Boston Globe, and others. The Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Romer said of Noah's book How Algorithms Create and Prevent Fake News: "There is no better guide to the strategies and stakes of this battle for the future." Noah's latest book, Robin Hood Math, explores how people of all backgrounds can use math to help navigate life and take back control in a world dominated by algorithms. Noah is also cohost of the AI in Academia podcast.
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