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624: Eric Weinstein

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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*The Square Root is the Psychedelic of Mathematics *

The square root acts as a gateway in mathematics, transitioning from integers to irrational numbers, and into complex numbers, expanding into higher dimensions. It leads to discovering new mathematical concepts like the faufian from determinants, Euler class from Pontryagin class, and spinners from vectors and tensors. It challenges conventional notions with objects needing 720 degrees rotation. Introducing the square root to a computer can lead to unexpected outcomes, breaking boundaries. Overall, the square root is a powerful tool for unlocking hidden mathematical depths and encoding new knowledge.

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