Perfect Shapes in Higher Dimensions

Offered By: Numberphile via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of platonic solids and regular polytopes in higher dimensions with Carlo Sequin in this 26-minute video from Numberphile. Delve into the complexities of perfect shapes beyond our three-dimensional understanding, enhanced by Pete McPartlan's expert editing and animations using Stella4D software. Gain insights into the mathematical concepts behind these intricate geometric structures and their properties in multiple dimensions. Discover how these abstract ideas relate to our perception of space and form, and expand your understanding of geometry beyond the familiar.

Syllabus

Perfect Shapes in Higher Dimensions - Numberphile

Taught by

Numberphile

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