Channel: singingbanana

Category: Education

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Description: The science of Star Trek has, in the past, been discussed in great detail - but what about the maths of Star Trek? Star Trek: The Original Series contains a surprising amount of mathematics, including; the probability we are alone in universe; a paradox that upset 20th century mathematicians as well as 23rd century androids; and the most important question of all -- when on a dangerous away mission, does the colour of your shirt really affect your chances of survival? Mathematician James Grime is joined by the relatively normal Stuart Laws as they discuss new vs old Star Trek. More from Stuart Laws youtube.com/turtlecanyoncomedy twitter.com/thisstuartlaws More from James Grime youtube.com/singingbanana twitter.com/jamesgrime Full article by James Grime here: aperiodical.com/2013/04/the-maths-of-star-trek-the-original-series-part-i Outtakes: Maths of Independence Day: youtube.com/watch?v=_61yR776Up0