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SUMMARY:The Simpsons and their Mathematical Secrets - Dr Simon Singh
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CONTACT:Rok Nezic
DESCRIPTION:Simon Singh\, author of Fermat's Last Theorem and Big Bang\, t
 alks about his latest book\, which explores mathematical themes hidden in 
 The Simpsons. Everyone knows that The Simpsons is the most successful show
  in television history\, but very few people realise that its team of math
 ematically gifted writers have used the show to explore everything from ca
 lculus to geometry\, from pi to game theory\, and from infinitesimals to i
 nfinity. Singh will also discuss how writers of Futurama have similarly ma
 de it their missions to smuggle deep mathematical ideas into the series.\n
 \n\nThis event is co-organised by the Cambridge University Physics Society
  ("*CUPS*":http://camphysoc.co.uk/) and Cambridge University Mathematical 
 Society ("*The Archimedeans*":http://archim.org.uk/).\n\n\nWe're very plea
 sed to announce that it will be possible to *buy books* by Simon Singh in 
 the foyer of BMS after the talk!
LOCATION:Bristol-Myers Squibb Lecture Theatre\, Department of Chemistry
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