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University of Oxford

Numbers Are Serious but They Are Also Fun - Michael Atiyah

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This course aims to explore the fun side of numbers while highlighting their significance. The learning outcomes include understanding the invention of important numbers like pi and e, and gaining inspiration from famous mathematicians. The course teaches skills such as playing with interesting numbers and overcoming challenges in problem-solving. The teaching method involves a lecture by a leading mathematician followed by an interview discussing the lecture, work, and life as a mathematician. The intended audience includes individuals interested in mathematics, numbers, and the stories behind famous mathematical discoveries.

Syllabus

Intro
Numbers are Serious
My Wife
Archimedes Euler
Richard Feynman
Play with interesting numbers
The Titchmarsh Lecture
Meeting a 7 year old
Inspiration
Moment of discovery
Stuck on a problem
Famous mathematicians
Royal Society
Getting back to mathematics
Older people can do mathematics
Will mathematicians become redundant

Taught by

Oxford Mathematics

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