The Numberphile Podcast

Why Did The Mathematician Cross The Road? - with Roger Penrose


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Sir Roger Penrose is one of the biggest names in mathematics AND physics. Here he talks about sibling rivalry, Stephen Hawking, having ideas, and toilet paper.

Roger Penrose Wikipedia

Roger Penrose books - Amazon

The Order of Merit

The Theory of Everything - 2014 movie about Stephen Hawking

Penrose Tiling

Penrose Toilet Paper

The San Francisco Transit Center with its Penrose Tiling

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