This podcast conversation between Frank and Ritesh, (Bangalore, India) focusing initially on Ritesh’s reading habits and the types of literature that have impacted him, particularly those addressing social issues in India and more recently, philosophy and self-help. The conversation then shifts to discussing beauty and how its perception is subjective and influenced by personal experience. Finally, Frank introduces Ritesh to the concept and structure of a haiku, a form of Japanese poetry, and guides him through the process of writing his first haiku based on his thoughts about the beauty of mathematics, showcasing the therapeutic and globally connecting nature of this art form.
This conversation has not been edited so that the tension conveyed in this conversation remains intact.