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The joy of abstract mathematical thinking – with Eugenia Cheng
Category theory is an abstract branch of mathematics – but did you know it can be both fun, and extremely useful for everyday life? Watch the Q&A here: • Q&A: The joy of abstract mathematical… Buy Eugenia’s book here: https://geni.us/GBfELuE … Continue reading
Why is this number everywhere?
The number 37 is on your mind more than you think. Head to https://brilliant.org/veritasium to start your free 30-day trial and get 20% off an annual premium subscription. Huge thanks to Tom Magliery for sharing his 37 collection with us. … Continue reading
How geometry created modern physics – with Yang-Hui He
What’s the story behind the five axioms of Euclidean geometry – and how is post-Euclidean geometry linked to modern physics? Watch the Q&A with Yang-Hui He here: • Q&A: How geometry created modern phys… Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe … Continue reading
Riding a train until I understand hyperspheres
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