Combinations and Permutations Episode 48: Bad, Bad, Bad, Math

Samuel Hansen welcomes Sean Najera into the Combinations and Permutations fold and brings back Eric Everstine and manages to pronounce his name correctly on the first try. The reason that Samuel did this amazing thing was to discuss the wonderful topic that is pseudomathematics.

Even though there commentary on pseudomathematics was beyond reproach, you, the listeners, may want to read some more on the subject so here are some links to more information:

Pseudomathematics
Square the Circle Double the Cube Trisect the Angle
Constructability
The Wonderful Good Math, Bad math

Also Chuck Knoblauch and Keith Olbermann’s Mom

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