28 Apr 2026 The Rest Is Science
How does a perfectly symmetrical ball of cells become an animal, with a head, a tail, and complex zebra or leopard like patterns?
In this episode, we dive into the mind bending science of how order emerges from chaos, guided by an unexpected genius: Alan Turing.
From leopard spots and human embryos to crime hotbeds, Hannah and Michael discover the hidden mathematical rules shaping life itself…and the ethical dilemmas that come with them.
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Video Editor: Oli Oakley
Animator: Sam Benson
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Assistant Producer: Lucy Lipscombe
Producer: Simona Rata
Senior Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter
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Exec Producer: Neil Fearn
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00:00 Intro
02:25 Cancer Research UK
05:00 The Theoretical Ink: Turing’s Mathematical Approach
10:00 Computational Biology and Early Analogies
15:00 Historical Context: Biologists’ Reaction and Turing’s Tragedy
20:00 The Tragic Intersection of Personal and Professional Life
25:00 Modern Scientific Confirmation
30:00 Symmetry Breaking and Sperm Entry
35:00 Turing Patterns in Urban Planning and Slums
40:00 Predictive Policing: The Math of Crime Hotspots
45:00 The Ethical Conundrum of Predictive Algorithms
50:00 Lessons from the Berlin Q&A: Reflecting on Ethics
55:00 Conclusion: Wisdom, Ethics, and the Future of Science
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