S6, Ep2 Marcus du Sautoy on football algorithms, prime numbers, and creativity

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Jul 1, 2022Technology

Leading mathematician Marcus du Sautoy discusses his book Thinking Better – The Art of the Shortcut with neurologist Hannah Critchlow at Hay Festival 2022, before joining Poppy Evans backstage to talk more about his infl...

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