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181. Beautiful Maths

August 2, 2026 · 60 min

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Almost everyone can remember the exact moment they gave up on mathematics.

But for those who persist, many don’t just find maths useful; they find it beautiful.

Some even go so far as to claim that mathematics is the ‘language of God’.

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CREDITS


Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed and edited by Mark Hadley.


Sophie Hawkshaw is on socials and membership.


Alasdair Belling is a writer and researcher.


Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian.


Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant.


Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant.


Our voice actor today was Yannick Lawry.


Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.

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