<h4>In this episode, Matt finds out how a runaway algorithm created the world’s most expensive book, Helen searches for the most singable fruit fly genes and Steve considers whether donating a kidney is easier than buying a house:</h4>- Steve's bit (00:46)- Helen's bit (11:05)- Matt's bit (37:30)SHOW NOTES:&nbsp;Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the <a href="https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast/series-2-episode-03-go-forth-and-multiply" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode page</a> to see everything.Corrections and clarifications:- None, so far.This series is sponsored by <a href="https://brilliant.org/apoud" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brilliant.org</a>, the place to learn maths and science through interactive online lessons. Start your free trial at <a href="https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brilliant.org/apoud</a>, and the first 200 Unnecessary Detail listeners who sign up for annual membership will get 20% off on the same link.For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: <a href="https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4568&preview=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">festivalofthespokennerd.com</a>.&nbsp;Want to get in touch? We’re on <a href="https://twitter.com/fotsn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/festivalofthespokennerd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/festivalofthespokennerd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or email <a href="mailto:podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@festivalofthespokennerd.com</a>.&nbsp;Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks for listening!<hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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