The Hidden Geometry of Everything

The human brain is naturally mathematical. But there’s one particular kind of math people have surprisingly strong feelings about — geometry. It's the secret sauce of mathematics — different from everything else, and applicable to everything from gerrymandering to human evolution to romance novels.   Original Air Date: May 28, 2022 Guests:  Jordan Ellenberg — Stanislas Dehaene Interviews In This Hour:  The 14th dimension, AI that writes romance novels, and other things explained by geometry — Did shapes make us human? Never want to miss an episode? Subscribe to the podcast. Want to hear more from us, including extended interviews and favorites from the archive? Subscribe to our newsletter.