2015年2月14日 星期六

The mathematics of love

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February 14, 2015

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.

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