Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

Ian Stewart: The magical maze

In the 1997 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, mathematician Ian Stewart shares his enthusiasm for mathematics and how it governs almost every aspect of our lives, ranging from our birthdays to American game shows, calling in at panthers, petals, and the logic of chaos.
Where to Watch Ian Stewart: The magical maze
5 Episodes
  • The Magical Maze: Sunflowers and Snowflakes
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    The Magical Maze: Sunflowers and SnowflakesEpisode 1
  • The Magical Maze: The Pattern of Tiny Feet
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    The Magical Maze: The Pattern of Tiny FeetEpisode 2
  • The Magical Maze: Outrageous Fortune
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    The Magical Maze: Outrageous FortuneEpisode 3
  • The Magical Maze: Chaos and Cauliflowers
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    The Magical Maze: Chaos and CauliflowersEpisode 4
  • The Magical Maze: Fearful Symmetry
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    The Magical Maze: Fearful SymmetryEpisode 5
 
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