Re:Almost all numbers contain the digit “3” [video]
by moron4hire on Monday December 08, 2014 @01:32PM
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Did we watch different videos? Because what I saw went through an entire process to explain how the math isn't a magic trick and how things that seem completely paradoxical can actually have a quite simple explanation. He even does the leg work of showing empirical results to demonstrate the basic principle of the thing before jumping into a more formal, but thoroughly accessible proof without a heavy reliance on math jargon.
To me, if he is presenting math as magic at all, he's more like Penn & Teller than David Copperfield. He uses a hook to gain your attention, then explains the trick clearly to show that there are no devils, there are no demons, it's all just science.
I mean, really, what more do you want out of the guy? He's getting people interested in math. Let's try to at least be a little more constructive in our criticisms towards him.
To me, if he is presenting math as magic at all, he's more like Penn & Teller than David Copperfield. He uses a hook to gain your attention, then explains the trick clearly to show that there are no devils, there are no demons, it's all just science.
I mean, really, what more do you want out of the guy? He's getting people interested in math. Let's try to at least be a little more constructive in our criticisms towards him.