A show about seven of the most tantalizing mysteries in mathematics. Recognized by the Clay Institute as the Millennium Prize Problems, these are the greatest mathematical challenges of the 21st century.
Seven unsolved problems, each holding the potential to rewrite reality as we know it. Solve one, and you claim a million dollars. These are not mere equations; they are puzzles that hold the keys to the future.
From predicting the chaos of weather to decoding the deepest structures of reality, this show takes you on a treasure hunt—a battle of wits against the unknown. We’ll meet the rebels and visionaries who dare to dream of solutions and explore the mind-bending implications of their breakthroughs.
Join us as we unravel the enigmas behind these problems, stripping away the dense technical layers to reveal the elegant, breathtaking beauty of mathematics
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A show about seven of the most tantalizing mysteries in mathematics. Recognized by the Clay Institute as the Millennium Prize Problems, these are the greatest mathematical challenges of the 21st century.
Seven unsolved problems, each holding the potential to rewrite reality as we know it. Solve one, and you claim a million dollars. These are not mere equations; they are puzzles that hold the keys to the future.
From predicting the chaos of weather to decoding the deepest structures of reality, this show takes you on a treasure hunt—a battle of wits against the unknown. We’ll meet the rebels and visionaries who dare to dream of solutions and explore the mind-bending implications of their breakthroughs.
Join us as we unravel the enigmas behind these problems, stripping away the dense technical layers to reveal the elegant, breathtaking beauty of mathematics
Don't want to wait for episodes to come? Listen to all episodes together at https://theturingapp.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ever wondered what stacking oranges has to do with data encryption? Turns out, everything.For over 400 years, mathematicians struggled to prove the best way to pack spheres in space. Even Isaac Newton had theories but no proof. Then, Maryna Viazovska cracked the code—solving one of math’s oldest mysteries in just a few elegant pages.
Her breakthrough wasn’t just about stacking fruit—it has massive real-world impact. Her discoveries are revolutionizing data compression, improving security in cryptography, and even offering insights into quantum physics.
This episode explores the genius behind her work, the mathematical beauty of high-dimensional spaces, and why her Fields Medal win was a historic moment. Get ready for a mind-bending journey into a problem so simple it fooled mathematicians for centuries—until Viazovska solved it.