Best Complete Mathematics Podcasts (2025)

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Ulrica Wilson 7:43

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Learn about the life and work of Ulrica Wilson from a group of campers at the 2025 run of Girls Talk Math at Temple University in Philadelphia.By Girls Talk Math

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Sijue Wu 10:25

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Learn about the life and work of Sijue Wu from a group of campers at the 2025 run of Girls Talk Math at Temple University in Philadelphia.By Girls Talk Math

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Pamela Harris 16:08

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Learn about the life and work of Pamela Harris from a group of campers at the 2025 run of Girls Talk Math at Temple University in Philadelphia.By Girls Talk Math

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Latanya Sweeney 7:50

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Learn about the life and work of Latanya Sweeney from a group of campers at the 2025 run of Girls Talk Math at Temple University in Philadelphia.By Girls Talk Math

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Emergency in Antarctica; How movement changes the brain; Why women live longer than men 30:56

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Episode 323 Temperatures in Antarctica have soared by over 35°C. Scientists are concerned about how quickly things are changing on the continent as these warmer temperatures impact the polar vortex. Coupled with record lows in sea ice cover over the last decade, this could be a sign that Antarctic weather patterns have shifted permanently. What’s d…

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The Giants of Lovelock Cave: Truth Buried in Bones and Ash? 30:04

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An ancient cave in Nevada. A legend of red-haired giants. Burned bones, missing skulls, and whispered cover-ups. What really happened inside Lovelock Cave? In this chilling episode of Ancient Mysteries, Ben Carter uncovers the story mainstream history refuses to confront. Were the Paiute legends real? Did a race of giants once walk the earth—and we…

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Skull rewrites story of human evolution; Autism and Tylenol; discovery of wind coming from black hole 33:57

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Episode 322 An ancient skull discovered in China may have just rewritten the story of human evolution. It’s widely accepted that the common ancestor of Homo sapiens, Denisovans and Neanderthals came out of Africa. But this skull upends that assumption - potentially showing human evolution began in Asia. Discover how a new reconstruction of the Yunx…

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The Legend of Hyperborea: Did a Lost Civilization Thrive at the North Pole? 28:50

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Could a forgotten race of enlightened beings have once lived at the top of the world? Ancient myths speak of Hyperborea — a land of eternal light beyond the north wind, untouched by time, war, or death. In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we investigate whether this legendary Arctic paradise was real. From Greek philosophy to ancient maps, polar …

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The evolutionary price we pay for longer lives; the asteroid coming VERY close to Earth; how dinosaurs shaped the ecosystem 32:59

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Episode 321 Humans live a lot longer than other primates - and much of that is down to our immune system. But there’s a price we pay for the capacity to fight off infections: inflammation. Chronic inflammation is to blame for a range of health issues, especially those related to older age. And now research has revealed exactly why inflammation is g…

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The Grand Canyon's Forbidden Cave: Egyptian Artifacts, Lost Civilizations, and a Smithsonian Cover-Up? 33:34

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Did explorers in the early 1900s discover an ancient Egyptian tomb hidden deep within the Grand Canyon? Why did the Smithsonian allegedly deny all involvement? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover the full story behind the Arizona Gazette article, the missing cave, the restricted zones, and the explosive claims of mummies, copper tools,…

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Why we can't announce life on Mars (yet); The Romans' impact on the British economy; Link between exercise and your microbiome 29:59

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Episode 320 Was Mars once home to alien life? The evidence is stronger than ever, since NASA’s discovery of rocks marked by patterns similar to those made by microbes on Earth. Found in an area now named Bright Angel, these rocks give us a tantalising insight into Mars’ ancient past - but just how definitive is this finding? It’s long been thought …

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Did a Comet End the Ice Age? The Younger Dryas Impact Mystery 33:19

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Twelve thousand eight hundred years ago, something triggered one of the most dramatic climate reversals in Earth's history. Was it a cosmic impact that melted ice sheets, caused mass extinctions, and erased a forgotten civilization? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, Ben Carter investigates the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis—examining the physi…

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First complete map of brain activity; Queen ant lays eggs of another species; The perils of scrolling while on the toilet 31:10

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Episode 319 Scientists have created the first complete activity map of a mouse’s brain. Combining brain images from multiple mice, researchers recorded more than 650,000 neurons while these mice manipulated little Lego steering wheels in a driving game. This complex behaviour has allowed scientists to examine the interplay between various parts of …

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The Hidden Chamber Inside the Great Pyramid: Secret Room or Ancient Technology? 34:05

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A mysterious void, sealed in stone for over four thousand years, has been discovered inside the Great Pyramid of Giza—larger than any known chamber, with no known purpose or access. Was it a structural fluke, a spiritual sanctum, or a concealed relic of lost technology? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover the suppressed findings, confl…

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Scientists discovered a 100,000-year-old organism; Breakthrough brain implant uses AI to treat pain; How climate change leads to revolutions 25:50

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Episode 318 An ancient organism has been discovered that has been alive for at least 100,000 years. Found in the Siberian permafrost, this lifeform doesn’t appear to have just remained dormant - but instead has actually been growing extremely slowly. Our understanding of life is already quite fuzzy, and this finding adds to the idea that life itsel…

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Lost Cities Beneath the Sea: Are Ancient Civilizations Hiding Underwater? 32:39

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Are the ruins of forgotten civilizations lying just beneath the waves? From the mysterious city of Pavlopetri in Greece to the stepped monuments of Yonaguni, Japan—this episode explores the most compelling underwater discoveries that challenge everything we thought we knew about human history. Could these be the remnants of advanced societies wiped…

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Could we end winter illness?; Cold fusion’s comeback; The delicious microbiome of chocolate 20:41

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Episode 317 Winter bugs are notoriously hard to vaccinate against. But as cold, flu and covid season is about to descend on us once more, one group researchers are working on an entirely new solution to the misery. A team out of Columbia University has been testing an mRNA-based treatment that could prime our immune systems to fight against any kin…

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The Anunnaki Timeline: Did Ancient Gods Rule Before History Began? 31:49

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Did gods once rule the Earth… not as myths, but as real beings? Ancient Sumerian tablets describe the Anunnaki—powerful sky beings who descended from the heavens, created humanity, and ruled for tens of thousands of years before the great flood. But who were they really? Were they divine, extraterrestrial, or remnants of a forgotten civilization? I…

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Climate special: How to fix the climate crisis with Tim Lenton and Kate Marvel 44:25

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Episode 316 “All of the other planets out there are just complete garbage. The Earth is the only good place.” – Kate Marvel The climate crisis can leave many of us feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. But, as climate scientists Kate Marvel and Tim Lenton say, there are many reasons to be optimistic.Both have new books out that hope to reframe the way …

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The Great Flood: Did Every Ancient Culture Remember the Same Cataclysm? 28:34

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Why do nearly every ancient civilization—separated by oceans and time—tell the same story of a devastating flood? From Sumer and India to Mesoamerica and the Pacific Islands, cultures speak of rising waters, divine warnings, and survivors who carried forward life and knowledge. Is this striking similarity just myth… or evidence of a real global eve…

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The Sacred Geometry Code: Did Ancient Temples Use a Forgotten Mathematical Language from the Stars? 30:37

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Were ancient temples across the world built using a secret mathematical code — one that echoes the structure of the cosmos itself? From the Great Pyramid to Angkor Wat, ancient architects embedded ratios, symbols, and alignments with impossible precision. Could these designs reflect a lost science? Or even contact with higher knowledge? In this epi…

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80 years since Hiroshima: Forgotten victims of the atomic bomb 34:06

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Episode 315 It’s been 80 years since the first and only use of nuclear weapons in war - events that altered the course of history. The consequences of the widespread destruction, deaths and nuclear fallout are still being dealt with today. On 6th August 1945, a bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in Japan, and three days later Nagasaki was also bombed. T…

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Ozempic and Wegovy slow down biological ageing; creation of synthetic bacterium; geology of the Russian earthquake 28:24

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Episode 314 Weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to slow down - or even reverse - the ageing process. In a trial of 84 people taking semaglutide, their biological age dropped by 3.1 years on average, with some organs becoming almost 5 years younger. Based on this new research, this finding could make these some of the most impactful…

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The Piri Reis Map: Proof of a Lost Civilization—or Ancient Alien Cartographers? 29:31

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In this episode of Ancient Mysteries , we dive deep into one of the most chilling artifacts of forbidden history—the Piri Reis Map. Drawn in the year fifteen thirteen, this map appears to show the coastline of Antarctica centuries before its discovery—and possibly before it was covered in ice. How could a sixteenth-century Ottoman admiral possess k…

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Mariel Vazquez 7:40

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Mariel Vazquez by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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Denise Gray 8:50

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Denise Gray by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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Raluca Ada Popa 9:48

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Raluca Ada Popa by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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LaShanda Korley 10:04

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LaShanda Korley by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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Sunetra Gupta 9:07

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Sunetra Gupta by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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Savannah Garmon 10:23

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Savannah Garmon by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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Eva Goedhart 12:38

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Eva Goedhart by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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Aleisha Amohia 9:46

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Aleisha Amohia by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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Elaine Shi 9:29

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Elaine Shi by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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AI wins first gold at maths Olympic games; How mitochondria are linked to sleep; Famous psychology trick works on octopuses too 28:48

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Episode 313 AI has won gold at the world’s hardest maths event. For the first time, AI programs that use entirely natural language like ChatGPT, have used general reasoning to solve incredibly difficult tests at the International Maths Olympiad in Australia. Humans are still in the lead…for now. But could this be a big leap forward in the quest for…

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The Anunnaki Gold Theory: Were Ancient Gods Mining Earth for Resources? 32:30

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Did ancient beings from another world come to Earth not to enlighten—but to extract? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we dig into one of the most provocative and controversial theories in ancient history: the Anunnaki Gold Theory. According to ancient Sumerian texts, gods descended from the sky with one goal—to mine Earth's gold for survival. …

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Scientists test engineered microbes to fight disease; Has 1.5 degrees failed?; New theory why we’ve not found aliens 30:23

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Episode 312 People have been given genetically engineered microbes to prevent a common health condition - and it worked. The gut microbiome is now known to be associated with many health conditions - and in this case, the team managed to treat 9 people who get recurring kidney stones. With the gut’s links to mental health, cancer and more, could en…

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Ancient Sound Technology: Did Lost Vibrations Move Megalithic Stones? 35:25

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Could ancient civilizations have harnessed sound to move massive stones—without wheels, cranes, or modern machines? From Tibetan monk chants to the acoustic anomalies of the Great Pyramid, today’s episode explores the incredible possibility that ancient engineers used vibration and resonance to shape reality itself. Are myths of “levitating stones”…

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How geoengineering could save us from climate disaster; Have we broken mathematics?; Why exercise reduces cancer risk 33:02

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Episode 311 Geoengineering could be the best way to avoid catastrophic climate disaster - but there’s a big catch. In the recent Global Tipping Points Conference in the UK, scientists discussed growing concerns that the AMOC may be on the verge of collapsing. This is a system of ocean currents that plays a crucial role in regulating global climate.…

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Prehistoric Antarctica: Lost Civilization Beneath the Ice? 41:48

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For decades, Antarctica has remained one of the most remote and mysterious places on Earth. But what if the icy continent is hiding more than just snow and rock? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover the compelling evidence behind one of history’s most controversial theories—was a prehistoric civilization buried beneath the Antarctic ice…

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The Lost City of Z: Did a Forgotten Civilization Vanish in the Amazon Jungle? 35:53

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Deep within the heart of the Amazon lies a legend that refuses to die. The Lost City of Z has haunted explorers, mystics, and archaeologists for over a century. But could this mythical jungle city have been real? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover the truth behind Colonel Percy Fawcett’s doomed expedition, the latest archaeological di…

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First full genome of Ancient Egyptian sequenced; Wild killer whales offer gifts to humans; First demonstration of interstellar navigation 29:31

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Episode 310 An ancient Egyptian's complete genome has been read for the first time. The DNA of a man who lived in Egypt over 4500 years ago offers a new window into the ancient society and hints at surprising genetic connections with Mesopotamia. Based on forensic analysis of the man's skeleton and preserved images of different Egyptian occupations…

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Atlantis Destroyed: Lost Civilization or Ancient Myth? 40:20

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Was Atlantis a real, advanced civilization swallowed by the sea in a single day—or just a philosophical myth? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, Ben Carter examines Plato’s shocking account, geological evidence of global cataclysms, and the possibility that Atlantis represents a forgotten chapter in human history. From the sunken cities of Santo…

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Mice with two dads; perfect your sleep with science; how lizards survived dinosaur-killing asteroid 30:17

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Ep 309 A groundbreaking experiment in reproductive biology has resulted in mice being born from two biological fathers. By fusing sperm and putting them into an emptied egg cell, researchers in China have produced healthy and fertile offspring from two male mice. While it’s early days and the technique requires hundreds of embryos to get results, i…

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The Sumerian King List: Did Ancient Rulers Really Live for Thousands of Years? 38:52

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The Sumerian King List is one of the most mysterious records ever discovered—an ancient document claiming that kings once ruled for tens of thousands of years. Are these impossible reigns myth, metaphor… or memories of something humanity has forgotten? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we uncover what the tablets really say, what mainstream sch…

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Samantha Pezzimenti 7:36

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Samantha Pezzimenti by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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Ellen Kirkman 9:53

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Ellen Kirkman by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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Katherine Stange 8:55

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Katherine Stange by Girls Talk MathBy Girls Talk Math

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First skull of mysterious human ancestor; Decoding whale language; Heatwaves 20x more likely to happen 36:18

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Episode 308 An ancient skull discovered in China has been confirmed to belong to a Denisovan. It’s been tough to study this mysterious human ancestor, as we’ve only ever found a finger and jaw bone - so this new discovery could reshape our understanding of them. After being kept secret for decades, the “dragon man” skull is opening up a new window …

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The Ark of Noah: Ancient Myth or Real Prehistoric Vessel? 41:05

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Could one of the Bible’s most famous stories be rooted in reality? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we investigate the legend of Noah’s Ark—an enormous ship said to survive a world-ending flood. From ancient texts and flood myths to geological evidence and mountain-top anomalies, we uncover the clues that suggest this might be more than just a…

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The Book of Thoth: Lost Magical Text or Ancient Myth? 42:15

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What if a single ancient text held the power to speak with gods, control nature, and unlock the secrets of the universe? In this episode of Ancient Mysteries, we journey deep into the legend of the Book of Thoth—an elusive manuscript said to be written by the Egyptian god of wisdom himself. Was it real, metaphorical, or part of something even great…