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Why Computers are Bad at Algebra

Why Computers are Bad at Algebra

Season 1 Episode 31
14:24
The Multiplication Multiverse

The Multiplication Multiverse

Season 2 Episode 1
7:28
Topology vs "a" Topology

Topology vs "a" Topology

Season 2 Episode 5
10:21
Beyond the Golden Ratio

Beyond the Golden Ratio

Season 2 Episode 8
8:57
How to Divide by "Zero"

How to Divide by "Zero"

Season 2 Episode 9
8:01
Telling Time on a Torus

Telling Time on a Torus

Season 2 Episode 10
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Making Probability Mathematical

Season 1 Episode 30

What happened when a gambler asked for help from a mathematician? The formal study of Probability.

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Classical computers struggle to crack modern encryption.
How to Break Cryptography
15:37
Only 4 steps stand between you and the secrets hidden behind RSA cryptography.
Can We Combine pi & e to Make a Rational Number?
13:29
Can you produce a rational number by exchanging infinitely many digits of pi and e?
Solving the Wolverine Problem with Graph Coloring
13:10
At one time, Wolverine served on four different superhero teams. How did he do it?
What is a Random Walk?
12:35
To understand finance, search algorithms and even evolution you need to understand Random
Proving Pick's Theorem
11:17
What is Pick's Theorem and how can we prove it?
Infinite Chess
13:21
How long will it take to win a game of chess on an infinite chessboard?
Splitting Rent with Triangles
16:21
You can find out how to fairly divide rent between three different people even when you do
The Mathematics of Quantum Computers
12:35
What is the math behind quantum computers? And why are quantum computers so amazing?
How Infinity Explains the Finite
11:46
Peano arithmetic proves many theories in mathematics but does have its limits.
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