Summary

  • The “The Joy of Why” is back for a new season in which mathematician Steven Strogatz and physicist Janna Levin will be in conversation about scientific and mathematical questions of our time, and some of the big ideas in these fields.
  • In this introduction to the new season, they explain the thinking behind the new format and give a flavour of the topics they will be covering in conversations with guest scientists.
  • In the first episode they discuss the importance of blue skies thinking in science, as well as taking a look back at some favourite moments from last season with guests including Shai Shaham, Penelope Boston, Lenny Suskind, Terry Tao and Claudia de Rham.

By Steven Strogatz and Janna Levin

Original Article