Why huge numbers matter more than you think
From Cool Science Radio by Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg
April 30, 2026 · 25 min
About this episode
Mathematician Richard Elwes discusses his book, 'Huge Numbers,' and the impact of large numbers on math and science.
Mathematician Richard Elwes discusses his book, “Huge Numbers,” and how the pursuit of ever-larger numbers has shaped math, science and human thought.
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Hosts: Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg
Guest: Richard Elwes
Topics covered
- mathematics
- huge numbers
- science
- human thought
- pursuit of numbers
Keywords
- mathematics
- huge numbers
- science
- Richard Elwes
- human thought
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Books & works: Huge Numbers
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