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Is God a Number?

"Maths that Mimic the Mind"

This documentary explores whether we can use mathematics to describe the observable universe in order to reveal the potential connection to the mysteries of consciousness.

Top Cast

  • Roger Penrose

    Roger Penrose

    self — mathematician

  • Vicky Hastead

    Vicky Hastead

    self — narrator

  • John Polkinghorne

    John Polkinghorne

    self — elementary particle physicist

  • Horace Barlow

    Horace Barlow

    self — professor / physiologist

  • Michael Barnsley

    Michael Barnsley

    self — mathematician

Overview

This documentary explores whether we can use mathematics to describe the observable universe in order to reveal the potential connection to the mysteries of consciousness.

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