Birth Of A Theorem - With Cédric Villani

Where does a mathematician’s inspiration come from? Fields Medal winner Cédric Villani takes us on a fantastical adventure through the beautiful, mysterious world of mathematics.
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What goes on inside the mind of a mathematician? Where does inspiration come from? Fields Medal winner Cédric Villani combines passion and imagination to take us on a fantastical adventure through the beautiful, mysterious world of mathematics.

Cédric Villani is a French Mathematician who was awarded the prestigious Fields Medal in 2010 - an award often viewed as the highest honour a mathematician can receive.

He is also a member of the Science and Technology Advisory Council and stands out for his sense of fashion.

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This event was filmed at the Ri on 9 March 2015.

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