Mathematical Patterns in Plants: Fibonacci, Golden Ratio & Nature's Hidden Math with Christophe Gole & Nancy Pick In this episode of Breaking Math, host Autumn interviews authors Christophe Gole and Nancy Pick about the captivating world of mathematical patterns in plants, inspired by their book Do Plants Know Math?. Explore the intersection of mathematics and biology as they discuss the Fibonacci sequence, the golden ratio, and spiral formations that reveal nature's mathematical beauty. Learn about the optimization of plant structures, the role of women in mathematics, and get recommendations for further reading. Topics include phyllotaxis, fractals, and their connections to AI, physics, and topology. Keywords: mathematics, biology, plant math, Fibonacci, phylotaxis, spirals, golden ratio, fractals, nature, science, women in math,topology, ai, physics, math, plants, gardening <a href="https://www.patreon.com/breakingmath">Become a patron of Breaking Math</a> for as little as a buck a month You can connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophe-gol%C3%A9-bb11a624/">Christophe Gole</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-pick-035bb814/"> Nancy Pick</a> on LinkedIn, and find their Book <a href="https://amzn.to/3XTEO2P">“Do Plants Know Math?” on Amazon.</a><a href="https://x.com/breakingmathpod">Follow Breaking Math on Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingmathmedia/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-math/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://breakingmath.io/">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMathPod">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingmathmedia">TikTok</a>Follow Autumn on <a href="https://x.com/1autumn_leaf">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1autumnleaf/">Instagram</a>Follow Gabe on <a href="https://x.com/TechPodGabe">Twitter</a>.Become a guest <a href="https://www.breakingmath.io/contact">here</a>email: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

Mathematical Patterns in Plants: Fibonacci, Golden Ratio & Nature's Hidden Math with Christophe Gole & Nancy Pick In this episode of Breaking Math, host Autumn interviews authors Christophe Gole and Nancy Pick about the captivating world of mathematical patterns in plants, inspired by their book Do Plants Know Math?. Explore the intersection of mathematics and biology as they discuss the Fibonacci sequence, the golden ratio, and spiral formations that reveal nature's mathematical beauty. Learn about the optimization of plant structures, the role of women in mathematics, and get recommendations for further reading. Topics include phyllotaxis, fractals, and their connections to AI, physics, and topology. Keywords: mathematics, biology, plant math, Fibonacci, phylotaxis, spirals, golden ratio, fractals, nature, science, women in math,topology, ai, physics, math, plants, gardening Become a patron of Breaking Math for as little as a buck a month You can connect with Christophe Gole and Nancy Pick on LinkedIn, and find their Book “Do Plants Know Math?” on Amazon. Follow Breaking Math on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website, YouTube, TikTok Follow Autumn on Twitter and Instagram Follow Gabe on Twitter. Become a guest here email: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

Mathematical Patterns in Plants: Fibonacci, Golden Ratio &amp; Nature's Hidden Math with Christophe Gole &amp; Nancy Pick In this episode of Breaking Math, host Autumn interviews authors Christophe Gole and Nancy Pick about the captivating world of mathematical patterns in plants, inspired by their book Do Plants Know Math?. Explore the intersection of mathematics and biology as they discuss the Fibonacci sequence, the golden ratio, and spiral formations that reveal nature's mathematical beauty. Learn about the optimization of plant structures, the role of women in mathematics, and get recommendations for further reading. Topics include phyllotaxis, fractals, and their connections to AI, physics, and topology. Keywords: mathematics, biology, plant math, Fibonacci, phylotaxis, spirals, golden ratio, fractals, nature, science, women in math,topology, ai, physics, math, plants, gardening <a href="https://www.patreon.com/breakingmath" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a patron of Breaking Math</a> for as little as a buck a month You can connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophe-gol%C3%A9-bb11a624/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christophe Gole</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-pick-035bb814/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Nancy Pick</a> on LinkedIn, and find their Book <a href="https://amzn.to/3XTEO2P" rel="noopener noreferrer">“Do Plants Know Math?” on Amazon.</a><a href="https://x.com/breakingmathpod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Breaking Math on Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakingmathmedia/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-math/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://breakingmath.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMathPod" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingmathmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a>Follow Autumn on <a href="https://x.com/1autumn_leaf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1autumnleaf/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>Follow Gabe on <a href="https://x.com/TechPodGabe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>.Become a guest <a href="https://www.breakingmath.io/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>email: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

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Breaking Math is a deep-dive science, technology, engineering, AI, and mathematics podcast that explores the world through the lens of logic, patterns, and critical thinking. Hosted by Autumn Phaneuf, an expert in industrial engineering, operations research and applied mathematics, and Gabriel Hesch, an electrical engineer (host from 2016-2024) with a passion for mathematical clarity, the show is dedicated to uncovering the mathematical structures behind science, engineering, technology, and the systems that shape our future.What began as a conversation about math as a pure and elegant discipline has evolved into a platform for bold, interdisciplinary dialogue. Each episode of Breaking Math takes listeners on an intellectual journey—whether it’s into the strange beauty of chaos theory, the ethical dilemmas of AI, the deep structures of biological evolution, or the thermodynamics of black holes. Along the way, Autumn and Gabriel interview leading thinkers and working scientists from across the spectrum: computer scientists, quantum physicists, chemists, philosophers, neuroscientists, and more.But this isn’t just a podcast about equations—it’s a show about how mathematics influences the way we think, create, build, and understand. Breaking Math pushes back against the idea that STEM belongs behind a paywall or an academic podium. It’s for the curious, the critical, the creative—for anyone who believes that ideas should be rigorous, accessible, and infused with wonder.If you've ever wondered:<ul> <li>What’s the math behind machine learning?</li> <li>How do we quantify uncertainty in climate models?</li> <li>Can consciousness be described in AI?</li> <li>Why does beauty matter in an equation?</li></ul>Then you’re in the right place.At its heart, Breaking Math is about building bridges—between disciplines, between experts and the public, and between the abstract world of mathematics and the messy, magnificent reality we live in. With humor, clarity, and deep respect for complexity, Autumn and Gabriel invite you to rethink what math can be—and how it can help us shape a better future.Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Website: <a href="https://breakingmath.io/">https://breakingmath.io</a> Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/breakingmathmedia">https://linktr.ee/breakingmathmedia</a> Email: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

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Breaking Math is a deep-dive science, technology, engineering, AI, and mathematics podcast that explores the world through the lens of logic, patterns, and critical thinking. Hosted by Autumn Phaneuf, an expert in industrial engineering, operations research and applied mathematics, and Gabriel Hesch, an electrical engineer (host from 2016-2024) with a passion for mathematical clarity, the show is dedicated to uncovering the mathematical structures behind science, engineering, technology, and the systems that shape our future. What began as a conversation about math as a pure and elegant discipline has evolved into a platform for bold, interdisciplinary dialogue. Each episode of Breaking Math takes listeners on an intellectual journey—whether it’s into the strange beauty of chaos theory, the ethical dilemmas of AI, the deep structures of biological evolution, or the thermodynamics of black holes. Along the way, Autumn and Gabriel interview leading thinkers and working scientists from across the spectrum: computer scientists, quantum physicists, chemists, philosophers, neuroscientists, and more. But this isn’t just a podcast about equations—it’s a show about how mathematics influences the way we think, create, build, and understand. Breaking Math pushes back against the idea that STEM belongs behind a paywall or an academic podium. It’s for the curious, the critical, the creative—for anyone who believes that ideas should be rigorous, accessible, and infused with wonder. If you've ever wondered: What’s the math behind machine learning? How do we quantify uncertainty in climate models? Can consciousness be described in AI? Why does beauty matter in an equation?Then you’re in the right place. At its heart, Breaking Math is about building bridges—between disciplines, between experts and the public, and between the abstract world of mathematics and the messy, magnificent reality we live in. With humor, clarity, and deep respect for complexity, Autumn and Gabriel invite you to rethink what math can be—and how it can help us shape a better future. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Website: https://breakingmath.io Linktree: https://linktr.ee/breakingmathmedia Email: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

Breaking Math is a deep-dive science, technology, engineering, AI, and mathematics podcast that explores the world through the lens of logic, patterns, and critical thinking. Hosted by Autumn Phaneuf, an expert in industrial engineering, operations research and applied mathematics, and Gabriel Hesch, an electrical engineer (host from 2016-2024) with a passion for mathematical clarity, the show is dedicated to uncovering the mathematical structures behind science, engineering, technology, and the systems that shape our future.What began as a conversation about math as a pure and elegant discipline has evolved into a platform for bold, interdisciplinary dialogue. Each episode of Breaking Math takes listeners on an intellectual journey—whether it’s into the strange beauty of chaos theory, the ethical dilemmas of AI, the deep structures of biological evolution, or the thermodynamics of black holes. Along the way, Autumn and Gabriel interview leading thinkers and working scientists from across the spectrum: computer scientists, quantum physicists, chemists, philosophers, neuroscientists, and more.But this isn’t just a podcast about equations—it’s a show about how mathematics influences the way we think, create, build, and understand. Breaking Math pushes back against the idea that STEM belongs behind a paywall or an academic podium. It’s for the curious, the critical, the creative—for anyone who believes that ideas should be rigorous, accessible, and infused with wonder.If you've ever wondered:<ul> <li>What’s the math behind machine learning?</li> <li>How do we quantify uncertainty in climate models?</li> <li>Can consciousness be described in AI?</li> <li>Why does beauty matter in an equation?</li></ul>Then you’re in the right place.At its heart, Breaking Math is about building bridges—between disciplines, between experts and the public, and between the abstract world of mathematics and the messy, magnificent reality we live in. With humor, clarity, and deep respect for complexity, Autumn and Gabriel invite you to rethink what math can be—and how it can help us shape a better future.Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Website: <a href="https://breakingmath.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://breakingmath.io</a> Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/breakingmathmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/breakingmathmedia</a> Email: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

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