About Us
Simulectics Radio is a premier digital broadcast platform dedicated to the rigorous exploration of the systems, structures, and philosophies shaping the 21st century. Our Mathematics series delves into the profound architecture of abstract thought and its pervasive influence on our perception of reality. We bridge the gap between pure theoretical foundations and the chaotic complexities of the physical world. By hosting intellectual dialogues with world-class theorists, we investigate how algebraic topology, number theory, and geometric analysis provide the hidden grammar for modern science and technology. Each segment challenges the boundaries of human knowledge, exploring whether mathematical truth is discovered or invented while maintaining a relentless commitment to clarity and conceptual depth.
Hosts
Dr. Sarah Wilson
A former research mathematician who specialized in algebraic topology before transitioning to science communication. She completed her PhD at UC Berkeley, focusing on homotopy theory and its applications to data science. After a postdoc at MSRI, she pivoted to public scholarship, writing extensively on the philosophy of mathematics and mathematical intuition.
David Zhao
Zhao is a physicist turned complexity scientist who studied statistical mechanics and nonlinear dynamics at MIT. He spent years modeling financial markets and ecological systems before joining a think tank focused on network science. His work bridges pure mathematics and messy reality, often questioning whether mathematical models reveal or obscure truth.