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David Sumpter: Applications of mathematics in practical areas of our day-to-day life

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David Sumpter is a professor of applied mathematics at the University of Uppsala, in Sweden, and the author of a wonderful book called The 10 equations that Rule the World.

He talks to Guy Spier about the various applications of mathematics in practical areas of our day-to-day life, such as social media algorithms, graph theory, Bayes’ theorem, and even vaccinations.

Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/8sw5qidsc44bzkr2

Contents:

Pure Mathematics vs. Applied Mathematics (00:00)

Graph Theory and its Applications (10:39)

The Advertising Equation in Social Media (17:11)

Taking Control of the Algorithms that Control Us (20:11)

“Fluffy Science” vs. Empirical Studies (25:02)

From the Kelly Criterion to Bayes’ Theorem (32:22)

Mathematics Behind Vaccination Hesitancy (41:55)

  continue reading

60 episodes

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Manage episode 323687231 series 2830024
Content provided by Guy Spier. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Guy Spier or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

David Sumpter is a professor of applied mathematics at the University of Uppsala, in Sweden, and the author of a wonderful book called The 10 equations that Rule the World.

He talks to Guy Spier about the various applications of mathematics in practical areas of our day-to-day life, such as social media algorithms, graph theory, Bayes’ theorem, and even vaccinations.

Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/8sw5qidsc44bzkr2

Contents:

Pure Mathematics vs. Applied Mathematics (00:00)

Graph Theory and its Applications (10:39)

The Advertising Equation in Social Media (17:11)

Taking Control of the Algorithms that Control Us (20:11)

“Fluffy Science” vs. Empirical Studies (25:02)

From the Kelly Criterion to Bayes’ Theorem (32:22)

Mathematics Behind Vaccination Hesitancy (41:55)

  continue reading

60 episodes

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