Mathematics is the Art of the Shortcut - with Marcus du Sautoy

Marcus du Sautoy

From algebra to geometry, maths is often about finding shortcuts to large problems.

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From algebra to geometry, maths is often about finding shortcuts to large problems.
Marcus' new book is available now: https://geni.us/dusautoy

Marcus du Sautoy is the Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the Oxford University, a chair he holds jointly at the Department of Continuing Education and the Mathematical Institute. He is also a Professor of Mathematics and a Fellow of New College. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2016. In 2006 he gave the CHRISTMAS LECTURES, entitled THE NUM8ER MY5TERIES.

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