Why I Fell in Love with Monster Prime Numbers

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Discover the fascinating world of monster prime numbers in this engaging 17-minute TED talk. Join comedian and math enthusiast Adam Spencer as he shares his passion for these enormous, million-digit-long numbers that require teams of mathematicians and powerful computers to uncover. Explore the mysterious allure of mathematics and learn why these odd numbers captivate the minds of researchers worldwide. Gain insights into the complex process of hunting down monster primes and understand their significance in the realm of mathematical discovery.

Syllabus

Adam Spencer: Why I fell in love with monster prime numbers

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