Topic: storytelling

Recorded live at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia, this episode brings hosts Janna Levin and Steven Strogatz together with Akshay Venkatesh, Ravi Vakil and Alex Kontorovich. They examine what recent AI-generated proofs demonstrate, how machine assistance may change mathematical research, and what proof, creativity, understanding and storytelling contribute to the discipline. The recording took place on 26 July 2026; Quanta published the episode on 3 September 2026.

Part three of Fimbulvinter continues the fictional exploration of people, nature and economic growth. Norwegian audio storytelling by Gaute Einevoll.

Tom Egeland discusses writing thrillers and the research and storytelling behind his novels. Conversation in Norwegian.