Math's astonishing power is explored across the centuries, from the nautilus shell to the Higgs boson, and from radio transmissions to Mars rovers. Astrophysicist Mario Livio and mathematicians, physicists, and engineers investigate where math gets its power, tracing its evolution from Pythagoras to Einstein, leading to the question: Is math an invention or a discovery?
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Unraveling the mysteries of mathematics, this film explores its origins and uncovers its uncanny ability to reflect the natural world, leading to intriguing questions about whether math is a human creation or an intrinsic property of the universe.
