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Is the Universe a Math Problem? With Terence Tao

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
S17 E1255:55
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Do we need new math to explain dark matter? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio explore unsolved problems in math, simulation theory, base systems and more with mathematician Terence Tao. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/is-the-universe-a-math-problem-with-terence-tao/ Thanks to our Patrons Drake Mccammon, Lourosa Thomas, Christopher, WireRider, Kevin Walter, Erik Majsai, Zoe Briskey, Roger W. Cavallo Jr., Tibi Chiorean, Maggie, Guy Cummins, Sean E, Sebastian, Ty Powell, Iceo Bergins, Anissa Aponte, Keith Autry, Guy_%, Kyle Kern, Scott Morris, Francisco Cueto, Psychoquark, Joe Rivera, Chris Coyle, Brian White, Michael Boring, Adrian Mihai, Rowdy Payton, Ben Huang, Jerred Cook, KennyS, Gonzalo Oria, Herb Tobias, Kevin Revels, Sean Taylor, AndersonRobotics, Faruk Arslan, Antonio Alcala, Rudolfo Munguia, Tim Winter, B Boyette, Pilar Rodriguez, Justin Brackenbury, Kosta Papageorgiou, Mickey Mouse, Charles Garcia, Sultan Bin Zaal, Brian Rall, Mike, Dave, Rodolphe Phelouzat, Joshua Fisher, Xan Kriegor, Michael L. Price, Wendy Welch, RichInDC, Justin Lebron, Brad Cook, Auralen Isara Maelis, Obi Wan Kenobi, Avinav Abraham, Stanko, Colton Murphy, Patrick Quinn, Haze, John Stamm, Roberto Delgado, Hans Gab, Richard Nolan, Tony R, Trisha Hadden, Stephen Flenley, Robby Vasquez, Abraham, Dr. Bebop, Damon, Richard Thompson, Prince N., David Rivanis, Daniel Slack, Guy Bergeson, Shawna Couplin, MrFish, Lisette Ramos-Voigt, Scott Mccoy, Steffen Thomas, Cassio Magellan Campos, Rodger Reinhardt, Michael Becker, Billie Lyons-Super, Todd Chambers, Mo Elzeinab, Talal, Joseph Glynn, John Hermanns, TheNaden, Mark Parker, Seth Davison, Anon328648926, and David Bentley for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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