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Cédric Villani: What'S So Sexy About Math?

Hidden truths permeate our world; they're inaccessible to our senses, but math allows us to go beyond our intuition to uncover their mysteries. In this survey of mathematical breakthroughs, Fields Medal winner Cédric Villani speaks to the thrill of discovery and details the sometimes perplexing life of a mathematician. 'Beautiful mathematical explanations are not only for our pleasure,' he says. 'They change our vision of the world.'

English
  • Originally Aired June 6, 2016
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code JJ6eeStdJwQ
  • Network YouTube
  • Created October 17, 2016 by
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Name Type Role
Cédric Villani Guest Star