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Best Of: Linking Math And Games Across The World
Marcus du Sautoy is a mathematician who loves games, travel, and, unsurprisingly, math. His new book is titled "Around the World in 80 Games: A Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets of the Greatest Games."
In it, du Sautoy tours the world's games, exploring how they are built around (and can be won using) mathematics.
We discuss how math and games are interwoven worldwide, and learn the history of some of our favorite games.
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In it, du Sautoy tours the world's games, exploring how they are built around (and can be won using) mathematics.
We discuss how math and games are interwoven worldwide, and learn the history of some of our favorite games.
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Marcus du Sautoy is a mathematician who loves games, travel, and, unsurprisingly, math. His new book is titled "Around the World in 80 Games: A Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets of the Greatest Games."
In it, du Sautoy tours the world's games, exploring how they are built around (and can be won using) mathematics.
We discuss how math and games are interwoven worldwide, and learn the history of some of our favorite games.
Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In it, du Sautoy tours the world's games, exploring how they are built around (and can be won using) mathematics.
We discuss how math and games are interwoven worldwide, and learn the history of some of our favorite games.
Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR Privacy Policy
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