BBC Story of Maths part 2
The story of maths (part 2) had not much difference
to the first part. It had the same approach but this time it was focused more
on the eastern part of the world and how they helped to influence the modern
world. The east had contributed a lot to modern math. For example, geometry,
generalizations, proofs, the decimal place value system, and the hindu-arabic
number system all came from the east. Mathematics developed further because of
these discoveries.
Prof Sautoy still explained everything clearly like
in the first part but this time, there were a lot more computer
graphics/effects which were helpful, adorable ( esp. the bunnies) and
entertaining to watch. The scenes were shot in beautiful locations although there
were some unnecessary clips shown (if compared to part 1) which I think is
because of the language barrier since they had less interaction with the
locals. Prof. Sautoy was able to share some stories about some of the great
mathematicians back in the day and their contributions to the world of math.
Like what I said in my review of the first part,
this documentary made me appreciate math even more. We use mathematics in our
daily lives. Math has made our lives easier and we have the great
mathematicians in the early civilizations to thank for.
You're right. We should be thankful for the ancient mathematicians instead of speaking ill as to why they've created it.
ReplyDeleteOur great mathematicians shaped what we are today and we should be thankful for such. Nice paper!
ReplyDeleteyou have written a very nice movie review. Indeed, thanks to mathematicians and the applications of math, our lives nowadays are quite easy.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I also appreciated mathematics even more. through the help of our ancestors we are indeed made our life easier.
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