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Mathematics Public Lecture: How Learning Ten Equations Can Improve Your Life - David Sumpter

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The Secrets of Mathematics
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Mathematics has a lot going for it, but David Sumpter argues that it can not only provide you with endless YouTube recommendations, and even make you rich, but it can make you a better person.
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The Secrets of Mathematics
People
David Sumpter
Keywords
mathematics
statistics
Equations
Department: Mathematical Institute
Date Added: 02/11/2020
Duration: 00:54:08

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