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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Vivienne Ming ran D&D with Claude and Gemini as dungeon masters. Both remapped an entire world in ~30 seconds and also kept forgetting what the player character wasn't supposed to know. Check out the experiment and conversation with @profnoahgian.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/breaking...

The Machine Knows Everything. It Understands Nothing.

What is "Robot Proof"?

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Breaking Math @breakingmath.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

"AI may be the most powerful tool ever developed. It's still just a tool in our tool belt. It thinks we're just tools." — Vivienne Ming on the new episode of Breaking Math with @1autumnleaf.bsky.social and @profnoahgian.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/breaking...

The Machine Knows Everything. It Understands Nothing.

What is "Robot Proof"?

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Noah Giansiracusa @profnoahgian.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Just days after appearing on @ezraklein.bsky.social show to discuss Abundance, @marcdunkelman.bsky.social recorded an episode of @breakingmath.bsky.social with me & @1autumnleaf.bsky.social. Why would a math podcast bring on a political historian? Listen to find out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdXp...

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Why Nothing Works: Marc Dunkelman on Robber Barons, Algorithms & Governing AI | Breaking Math

Breaking Math @breakingmath.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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Did you see our episode with @kevinhartnett.bsky.social, author of "The Proof in the Code"from @quantabooks.org We talked with him about: Leo de Moura, Mathlib, Peter Scholze, and what Lean means when AI is generating math faster than anyone can read it. breakingmath.substack.com/p/the-mathem...

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The Mathematicians Who Bet Their Careers on a Microsoft Side Project

A decade ago, a small group of researchers walked away from the work they'd already built to chase an idea almost no one thought would matter. They were right.

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Breaking Math @breakingmath.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Check out our latest episode with @juliaangwin.com in on why journalism should work more like a mathematical proof than a pile of quotes, her latest book "On Courage," and why she may be a mathematical dissident. breakingmath.substack.com/p/can-math-s...

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Can Math Save Journalism?

From Mathematician to Pulitzer Winner: Julia Angwin's Case for Journalism as Proof

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I had a blast recording this episode with @chadtopaz.bsky.social I love it when you find some quirky anecdotes from what goes on behind the scenes for social justice work and data science. @princetonupress.bsky.social

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Not a single woman flying on Artemis III is a really upsetting decision.

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American Mathematical Society @amermathsoc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Today, the AMS and MIT Press announce a new joint mathematics book series, POLYMATH, which will present readers with rich, accessible, and irresistible mathematics books for a general audience. #Mathematics #MathBooks #STEM #MITPRESS #AMS Read more: www.ams.org/news?news_id=7658

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Société Mathématique de France @socmathfrance.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS, Edinburgh) is looking for a new Director. Application deadline is July 15. Please share this information with anyone who might be interested. icms.ac.uk/icms-seeks-n...

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ICMS seeks new Director - ICMS

ICMS seeks a new director as the tenure of our current Director, Minhyong Kim, comes to an end this summer.

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Breaking Math @breakingmath.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

When Rise of the Robots came out in 2015, some people called it alarmist. Now AI writes code, drafts emails, generates media, and acts like a digital worker. We talked with Martin Ford about what changed — and what happens next. @basicbooksgroup.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/breaking...

The Robot Didn’t Walk Into the Office. It Logged In.

What's changed in 10 years with Martin Ford in technology

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Breaking Math @breakingmath.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

If we ever hear from aliens, the first shared language may not be English. It may be math. @dreochapman.bsky.social joins us to talk about her latest book, "The Echoing Universe," radio astronomy, and why maths may be the universe’s best translator. breakingmath.substack.com/p/the-lemon-...

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The Lemon of the Cosmos

Radio astronomy, invisible light, and the universe that passes through you — with Dr. Emma Chapman

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Sorry to interrupt your feed for ice cream instead of science.

Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

If you studied STEM in school, what field was it and what are you doing now for a career? #academicsky #stem #science #math #mathsky #sciencesky #booksky

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

ChatGPT recently solved an 80-year-old math problem considered one of the most important in combinatorics. @profnoahgian.bsky.social and I chatted with @littmath.bsky.social, one of the academics #OpenAI consulted with to vet the solution on @breakingmath.bsky.social

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OpenAI Just Solved an 80-Year-Old Math Problem. Should Mathematicians Be Worried?

Noah Giansiracusa @profnoahgian.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

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ChatGPT solved an 80yo math problem considered one of the most important in combinatorics. We caught up with @littmath.bsky.social to discuss what happened and what it means for mathematics. @breakingmath.bsky.social @1autumnleaf.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csf3...

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OpenAI Just Solved an 80-Year-Old Math Problem. Should Mathematicians Be Worried?

Breaking Math @breakingmath.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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When was the last time you thought about "Huge #Numbers?" Join @1autumnleaf.bsky.social and @richardelwes.bsky.social discuss how scale can make you think about #reality. Listen now: youtu.be/4fyA_UPFgQo?...

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Math Has a Limit… And We Found It (Huge Numbers Explained) with Richard Elwes

Breaking Math @breakingmath.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

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“The Credibility Crisis in Science” is larger than we realize. Did you know that many papers are “accurate” but data is inflated by ~20%? @1autumnleaf.bsky.social and spoke with Thomas Plümper and Eric Neumayer about this. @mitpress.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/breaking...

Do we have a credibility crisis in science?

What happens when data looks too good?

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Libraries should stay open till midnight. I don’t want to go clubbing. I just want to read books and sit in silence, feeling like the main character with a cup of tea. Maybe a blanket, too.

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Indie authors don't get enough credit. No publisher backing them. No marketing team. No agent. Just them, a laptop, and a story they believe in so much they bet everything on it. That takes more guts than most people will ever have.

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

In this episode, @profnoahgian.bsky.social and I got to chat with Hortensia Soto, former @joinmaa.bsky.social president. She challenged the way people think about mathematics, and we get to see how interconnected it is. Also, will academia start to catch up with the tech world?

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Our latest episode of the mini-series is out today! Check it out. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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Richard Elwes @richardelwes.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I had lots of fun on the @breakingmath.bsky.social podcast talking about Huge Numbers with @1autumnleaf.bsky.social. Thanks for inviting me on!

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This is what happens when I edit and write in my podcast studio.

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I have been thinking about how #crypto and #AI are much more similar than we realize. Our thoughts are no longer our own. To anyone in #highered #academia and #publishing, how do we prove what is ours? This isn't our normal newsletter article. open.substack.com/pub/breaking...

The Great Memory Ledger: Why Blockchain is the Only Way to Own Your Past

We solved the problem of digital money. Now, we have to solve the problem of digital truth.

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

The Great Memory Ledger: Why Blockchain is the Only Way to Own Your Past

We solved the problem of digital money. Now, we have to solve the problem of digital truth.

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Libraries should stay open till midnight. I don’t want to go clubbing. I just want to read books and sit in silence, feeling like the main character with a cup of tea. Maybe a blanket, too.

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I HAVE THE BIGGEST BOOK NEWS OF MY LIFE AND I CAN'T TELL YOU!!! I have been sitting on this for almost THREE MONTHS ALREADY! But yesterday it got even MORE amazing and I just had to shout about it!!!

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Dr Victoria Bateman @vnbateman.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Did you know #FlorenceNightingale wasn’t just the lady with the lamp, she was also a pioneering statistician and the first female fellow of @royalstatsoc.bsky.social? Find out more in my latest podcast episode with @1autumnleaf.bsky.social @breakingmath.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

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Florence Nightingale: Data-Driven Reformer of Medicine

Podcast Episode · Breaking Math Podcast · 20 March · 13m

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Our latest episode of the mini-series is out today! Check it out. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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Breaking Math @breakingmath.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

If you think politics has nothing to do with math… think again. Gerrymandering, fair representation, and even AI policy all hinge on math. New episode with Dr. Karen Saxe, senior vice president, government relations for the @amermathsoc.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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The Math Behind Gerrymandering, Fair Representation, and Politics with Karen Saxe

Podcast Episode · Breaking Math Podcast · March 17 · 35m

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Dr Victoria Bateman @vnbateman.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

The latest episode in my new 4-part mini-series for #WomensHistoryMonth with @1autumnleaf.bsky.social @breakingmath.bsky.social is out now. We look at how women changed the fields of economics, medicine, accountancy and banking. In this episode, we spotlight #AnnaSchwartz @nber.org

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Breaking Math @breakingmath.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

When the Great Depression hit, economists argued about why. Anna Schwartz built the data to prove it. Learn more about Anna Schwartz in the second Women in #Math History Mini-Series with @vnbateman.bsky.social and @1autumnleaf.bsky.social Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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Anna Schwartz: The Economist Who Changed How We Study Economies

Podcast Episode · Breaking Math Podcast · March 13 · 14m

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Happy Birthday @profnoahgian.bsky.social!!! 🤴 I’m incredibly grateful that Breaking Math brought our paths together. Some of the best moments have been behind the scenes where math somehow turns into life advice and laughter. Here’s to another year of curiosity, big ideas, and shenanigans.

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I loved working with @macfound Fellow, Lauren Williams, on this episode. People need to realize that “Math research is a marathon, not a sprint.” Listen to what she has to say about resilience in research, mentorship, and why kindness matters in math.

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Falk Rehkopf @falkrehkopf.com · 11/03/2026

Most leadership communication fails because it lacks structure. Here are 7 frameworks worth knowing: What, So What, Now What BLUF, Bottom Line Up Front REE Think, Feel, Do CBIN feedback The Enemy framework Name, Same, Fame, Aim, Game Full breakdown and examples: www.falkrehkopf.com/blog/7-must-...

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7 Must-Know Communication Frameworks for Leaders to Inspire Action — Falk Rehkopf

Discover 7 essential communication frameworks that help leaders drive decisions, align teams, and inspire action with clarity and confidence.

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Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Not me trying to convince my hubby to upgrade my new *temporary* office space and paint everything lilac this weekend. I'm just a girl feeling really cute over the new space that has a very dreamy, built-in bookshelf. 🥹

Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

In honor of women's history month, I took a 4 hour nap this afternoon and woke up in a daze after recording 5 episodes this week and editing almost all of them.

Autumn Phaneuf, MSE, Ph.D (h.c) @1autumnleaf.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🎉Announcement 🎉 For Women's History Month, @vnbateman.bsky.social and I have a very special four-part miniseries featuring women who changed the world by applying mathematics to real-world problems on @breakingmath.bsky.social The first episode is out now. 👇🏻

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Breaking Math @breakingmath.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Happy Women in History Month! @vnbateman.bsky.social and @1autumnleaf.bsky.social have a little miniseries surprise for you on Fridays this month! Check out this week's episode on Priscilla Wakefield open.substack.com/pub/breaking...