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Episode 7: From Headbutting Gnomes to Infinity Categories, with Edith Hübner
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- Dec 11, 2024
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- 1550
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Summary
In this episode of On A Tangent, Simone is joined by Edith Hübner, a doctoral researcher in topology. We learn about her journey from physics to mathematics, what headbutting gnomes can teach young children, and the mysteries of infinity categories.