Adam Spencer likes to tear down mathematical complexities with a laid-back approach. In this episode The Maths Behind Big Numbers, Spencer takes a deep look into some of the most unfathomable scales in terms of numeric vastness and paints us a vivid image of how to perceive such scales. Mathematicians have managed to constrain these wild, untamed numeric values with a special weapon called shorthand. Five times five is five squared or five to the power of two. Suddenly, the scale makes sense. When speaking of those shunned extra, extra large digits, we tend to approach cautiously. Human perception is weak against maths’ harsh immenseness, but with a little of Spencer’s fine-tuning, you’re set to conquer those terrifying googols and googolplexes. ABOUT QUALIA In keeping with our commitment to making intelligence cool, Qualia is our endeavor to deliver audio and video podcasts by the greatest thinkers of our time. Through carefully conceptualized podcasts by the most sought-after academic professionals, Qualia aims to shape a better future by narrowing the divide between the intellectual and intellectually curious. Qualia is a growing repository of “Edutainment” podcasts with a commitment to opening new doors on your path to intellectual growth and evolution. Check us out on our social media platforms • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findqualia/ • Instagram: https://instagram.com/findqualia_ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/FindQualia Listen to the audio podcast link here : http://bit.ly/3XuZhZz #Qualia #AdamSpencer #Mathematics #Numbers #Comedian #Broadcaster #Mathematician #WorldOfNumbers #BookOfNumbers #TimeMachine #Numberland #MathHistory