Leaving Flatland: A Discussion About Higher Spatial Dimensions

How many dimensions does a sphere have? If you said three (like Noah did), you may be surprised to hear that you overshot. In this episode, Pete and Noah explore spatial dimensions, and use a literary classic to illustrate what it even means when mathematicians talk about spaces with more than three.

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Questions Answered in the Episode: • What is the difference between a sphere and a solid ball in mathematics? • How can we visualize higher spatial dimensions using the Flatland analogy?