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What Happens When Maths Goes Wrong? - with Matt Parker
The Royal Institution
Matt Parker's Royal Institution talk based on his book Humble Pi, covering everyday mathematical mistakes and spurious patterns that went wrong in engineering and software. It mixes stand-up comedy with stories of coincidence and error.
Used as a funny, accessible reference for coincidences, spurious patterns and maths errors.
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