Monthly Archives: August 2022

New Video: What Is the Longest Word in English?

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

The answer is probably not what you think. There are plenty of examples of “longest words” in various dictionaries, but most of them are curiosities that no one uses in real life. I’m looking for the longest words that are … Continue reading →

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S2E6: Anime Science Fiction

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

Experimenting with a new format, my friend Greg and I have a conversation about anime and its place in the science fiction genre. TV recommendation: Cowboy BebopMovie recommendation: Castle in the Sky: Laputa Check out this episode!

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New Video: Radix Economy

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

This is my entry for the 2nd Summer of Math Exposition contest. Radix economy is often billed as a measure of which number base is most “efficient,” but its answer that base-3 is the best suggests there’s probably something else … Continue reading →

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S2E5: Paul Frommer Interview

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

I interview Dr. Paul Frommer, the creator of the Na’vi language from Avatar as well as Barsoomian from Disney’s John Carter. Prospective movie recommendation: Avatar: The Way of Water Dr. Frommer’s blog. Check out this episode!

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