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Is maths the best religion?

Eureka!

Jan 18 2023 • 32 mins

If you didn’t already know, we love maths! This week, Michael welcomes us to his new cult, as we talk about whether maths is provably true and whether it was invented or discovered. We’re also choosing some mathematical ‘saints’ and chatting about some of the great things maths has done for civilisation. Is our passion for maths really that different to following a religion? Let’s find out…


Special thanks to today's expert, Dr Michael Brooks (not a real doctor).


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