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#370 – Edward Frenkel: Reality is a Paradox – Mathematics, Physics, Truth & Love

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Pythagorean Insights: The Divine Connection of Mathematics and the Cosmos

This chapter delves into the philosophical beliefs of the Pythagoreans, highlighting their view of numbers as divine symbols that reveal the truths of the universe. Through this lens, they uncover revolutionary ideas about cosmic harmony and celestial mechanics, challenging the conventional thought of their era.

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