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A conversation about mathematics inspired by a 3D wooden puzzle. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Grant Sanderson.

Why can’t you divide by zero? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss higher dimensions, dividing by zero, and math’s unsolved questions with math YouTuber Grant Sanderson (3blue1brown). NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-language-of-the-universe-with-grant-sanderson-3blue1brown/ Thanks to our Patrons Nicolas Alcayaga, Ryan Harris, Ken Carter, Ryan, Marine Mike USMC, VARD, Mile Milkovski, Gideon Grimm Gaming, Shams.Shafiei, Ben Goldman, Zayed Ahmed, Matt Nash, Stardust Detective, Leanice, morgoth7, Mary O'Hara, David TIlley, Eddie, Adam Isbell-Thorp. Armen Danielyan, Tavi, Matthew S Goodman, Jeremy Brownstein, Eric Springer, Viggo Edvard Hoff, Katie, Kate Snyder, Jamelith, Stanislaw, Ringo Nixon, Barbara Rothstein, Mike Kerklin, Wenis, Ron Sonntag, Susan Brown, Anti alluvion, Basel Dadsi, LoveliestDreams, Jenrose81, Raymond, David Burr, Shadi Al Abani, Bromopar, Zachary Sherwood, VP, Southwest Virginia accountability, Georgina Satchell, Nathan Arroyo, Jason Williams, Spencer Bladow, Sankalp Shinde, John Parker, Edward Clausen Jr, William Duncanson, Mark, and Dalton Evans for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus .

Is math discovered or invented? Neil deGrasse Tyson & Chuck Nice explore information theory, talking to aliens with prime numbers, Mandelbrot sets, and why math is often called the "language of the universe" with Grant Sanderson, the math educator behind YouTube channel 3Blue1Brown. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/our-mathematical-universe-with-grant-sanderson-3blue1brown/ Thanks to our Patrons Dr. Satish, Susan Kleiner, Harrison Phillips, Mark A, Rebeca Fuchs, Aaron Ciarla, Joe Reyna, David Grech, Fida Vuori, Paul A Hansen, Imran Yusufzai, CharlieVictor, Bob Cowles, Ryan Lyum, MunMun, Samuel Barnett, John DesMarteau, and Mary Anne Sanford for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus .

Grant Sanderson stops by to chat about his new book Waka: A Folktale of the Future. We talk about perfectos, bluchers, and the future of shoes. Plus, Lexman gives his thoughts on the book.

Today’s guest is Grant Sanderson, creator of 3blue1brown. In less than 4 years, 3blue1brown has grown to become one of the most popular education channels on YouTube, and is showing no signs of slowing down. Grant discusses his path to internet superstardom and talks about how he makes complex math interesting and accessible. Grant and Richard also compare their experiences building a platform that gives more people access to rigorous mathematics, and discuss where they think math education is heading in the future.