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Ep42 - Matt Parker | The Greatest Maths Mistakes
Talks at Google
Geometry and Logic Mistakes
This chapter discusses various examples of geometry and logic mistakes that people often overlook, including scientifically inaccurate depictions of stars shining through the moon on Sesame Street. The chapter also explores personal experiences with license plates from Texas featuring a lone star near the moon, dismissing potential gravitational lensing as just an error. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of math skills and the need for practice and perseverance.
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