This event has finished Took place on: Tuesday, 14th May 2024
In this lecture I will show you some mathematical illusions: “proofs” that 1=0, that fractions don’t exist, and more. There are curious and important implications behind what’s going on.
These “proofs” reveal some very common logical slips that can go unnoticed when we are trying to prove more plausible statements. And the stakes are high. As I’ll show you, once you have “proved” one false claim, you can prove absolutely any statement at all.
The talk will be given by Professor Sarah Hart.
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2024-05-14 2024-05-14 Europe/London How to Prove 1=0, And Other Maths Illusions In this lecture I will show you some mathematical illusions: “proofs” that 1=0, that fractions don’t exist, and more. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2024/05/14/how-to-prove-10-and-other-maths-illusions-382672 Barnard's Inn Hall,86 Fetter Lane,Just off Holborn,LondonLocation
Barnard's Inn Hall,
Just off Holborn,
London,
EC4A 1AD
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