Explosive Proofs of Mathematical Truths

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This covers proofs in mathematics, exploring what makes a mathematical argument convincing and how rigor is established. The lecture teaches philosophy and methods of mathematical reasoning.

A 72-minute video from Santa Fe Institute: “Explosive Proofs of Mathematical Truths”.

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