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Arrow's Impossibility Theorem

Arrow's Impossibility Theorem

Season 1 Episode 28
14:31
Making Probability Mathematical

Making Probability Mathematical

Season 1 Episode 30
13:45
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
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Voting Systems and the Condorcet Paradox

Season 1 Episode 27

What is the best voting system? Voting seems relatively straightforward, yet four of the most widely used voting systems can produce four completely different winners.

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