Nova: The Great Math Mystery

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Astrophysicist Mario Livio, along with a colorful cast of mathematicians, physicists, and engineers, follow math from Pythagoras to Einstein and beyond, all leading to the ultimate riddle: Is math an invention or a discovery? Humankind's clever trick, or the language of the universe? Join NOVA for a mathematical mystery tour-a provocative exploration of math's astonishing power across the centuries
Patterns (5:03)
Mathematical Universe (10:05)
Simple Ratios in the Real World (3:04)
Nature of Mathematics (6:29)
Mathematical Rules of the Universe (6:48)
Math's Predictive Power (9:52)
Mathematics and Physics (5:24)
Limitations of Mathematics (3:41)
Credits: The Great Math Mystery (1:06)

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