The mathematics of love

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This week on TED.com February 14, 2015

Talk of the week Hannah Fry: The mathematics of love 16:56 minutes · Filmed Apr 2014 · Posted Feb 2015 · TEDxBinghamtonUniversity Finding the right mate is no cakewalk -- but is it even mathematically likely? In a charming talk, mathematician Hannah Fry shows patterns in how we look for love, and gives her top three tips (verified by math!) for finding that special someone. Watch now »

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Quote of the Week “ Let's take away all of the boarding school aspects of: this is when you arrive, this is how you dress, this is how you go to a meeting, this is what you say, this is what you don't say -- and let's see what's left." Ricardo Semler How to run a company with (almost) no rules

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