What Will Happen Next? Chaos, Mathematics and Lemmings

Explore the fascinating world of chaos theory in this engaging 22-minute TEDx talk by Professor Marcus du Sautoy. Discover how mathematics can predict the future in some situations, while other seemingly simple systems remain unpredictable. Through entertaining demonstrations using dice, pendulums, and a game of Lemming Musical Chairs, gain a fun and accessible introduction to the principles of chaos theory. Learn from the expertise of du Sautoy, a renowned mathematician and science communicator who holds the prestigious Simonyi Chair for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford. Delve into the intriguing intersection of mathematics, predictability, and chaos, and gain insights into how these concepts shape our understanding of the world around us.

What will happen next? Chaos, mathematics and lemmings | Marcus du Sautoy | TEDxWhitehall