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In Search of Woodall Primes
Jun 30, 2017
Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker discusses the centenary of Woodall Primes and the call for new discoveries. He explains the uniqueness of Woodall Primes and how listeners can contribute to finding them. Also, the podcast explores the fairness of penalty shoot-outs in sports and potential solutions to level the playing field.
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- Matt Parker advocates for Woodall Primes' recognition in mathematics due to their unique properties and importance in cryptography.
- Proposed 2-A Morse sequence aims to make penalty shootouts fairer by alternating advantages between teams, with broader applications in fair distribution of consumables.
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Matt Parker's Mission for Prime Numbers
Matt Parker, a stand-up mathematician, advocates for giving more attention to unsung prime numbers, particularly Woodall primes, like 383. He highlights the significance of prime numbers in mathematics and their applications in cryptography. Parker contrasts Mersenne primes with Woodall primes, explaining the unique properties of each type.
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