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What We Cannot Know - Exploring the Limits of Human Knowledge

Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube

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Explore the boundaries of human knowledge in this thought-provoking lecture by mathematician Marcus du Sautoy. Delve into the question of whether complete understanding of all fields of research is achievable or if some areas will forever remain beyond human comprehension. Examine the furthest reaches of modern science and ponder the limits of human understanding. Learn about du Sautoy's insights as the Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University. Discover how mathematics and popular science intersect in this engaging 52-minute talk from The Royal Institution, followed by a Q&A session for further exploration of these intriguing concepts.

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What We Cannot Know - with Marcus du Sautoy


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The Royal Institution

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