From zero to infinity: a brief history of counting – Science Weekly podcast
by Presented by Nicola Davis and produced by Max Sand from on (#3421S)
Nicola Davis is joined by mathematician Marcus du Sautoy to explore zero, infinity and everything in between
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Take a moment and think about a space that is infinite. A space with no boundary and extending forever. Having trouble? That's probably because it's near impossible to truly fathom infinity with our finite human minds. But, just because we can't quite grasp it, that doesn't mean we can't come to grips with it. And all because we know how to count. But how and when did counting come about? How important was it for our survival? And how exactly does counting help us reach the unreachable?
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