Episode 274: Recreational Math, Calculators & the Quadratic Formula
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In this episode, Conor and Ben chat about recreational math, calculators, the quadratic formula and more!
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Date Recorded: 2026-02-04
Date Released: 2026-02-20
- PEDMAS
- Chesterton's Fence
- TI-30XS Multiview
- Casio FX 115D
- Recreational Math
- Cyclical Number
- Ramanujan Taxicab Numbers
- Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs: SICP - Conor Hoekstra - CppCon 2020
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