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Why The Googolplex Number Is Insanely Difficult To Visualise, In Song
You might know that a googol — the digit 1 followed by 100 zeroes — is a very large number indeed. You might even know that a googolplex — a 1 followed by a googol of zeros — is an even bigger number. But this video helps explain why it’s such an insane concept to get your head round.
Maths Jokes, Explained
If you have to explain a joke, that usually means it’s not a very good joke. But, if you’re telling a maths joke, maybe it just means your audience never enjoyed algebra as much as you did. Either way, these videos help explain to the less able mathematicians out there why they’re funny.
Can A Number Be Illegal?
You might no think too much about numbers as you sit and use your computer, but the underpinnings of software and images are based on them — and that means, in theory, a string of numerical characters can in fact be illegal.
Who Actually Uses Maths At Work?
Let’s admit it together. We all kind of suck at maths. It’s OK! Numbers are evil. Back in high school when you were forced to struggle through algebra and geometry and algebra again, you probably thought to yourself when in the hell would you ever use all those stupid theories, equations and computational silliness in real life. And the truth is you won’t use them! Who needs maths!
Mathematical Proof That Growing Old Means Getting Boring
What happens when you crunch a heap of Facebook data with one of the most sophisticated computational tools in the world? Mathematical proof for the myriad ways your life gets boring as you get older. That’s right, as you get older, you’re going to spend even more time whining about the weather and the government and less time thinking about important things like video games.
How To Create Random Numbers Using Radioactive Material
Think of a random number between one and 10. Most likely you chose seven — so exactly how random was your choice? Turns out that generating a truly random number is more difficult than you might think — but this video should help you get to grips with the problem.
How The Heck Does This Magical Tile Board Work?
This board of tiles, or Azulejos, which is a form of Portugese artwork that involves tilework, is making my brain lose its grey matter. The tile board somehow maintains the same number of tiles even when some individual tiles are removed.
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