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92. The Mathematical Heart of Games Explored with Prof. du Sautoy

92. The Mathematical Heart of Games Explored with Prof. du Sautoy

FromBreaking Math Podcast


92. The Mathematical Heart of Games Explored with Prof. du Sautoy

FromBreaking Math Podcast

ratings:
Length:
75 minutes
Released:
Apr 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

An interview with Prof. Marcus du Sautoy about his book Around the Wold in Eighty Games . . . .a Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets of the World's Greatest Games.  Topics covered in Today's Episode: 1. Introduction to Professor Marcus du Sautoy and the Role of Games- Impact of games on culture, strategy, and learning- The educational importance of games throughout history2. Differences in gaming cultures across regions like India and China3. Creative Aspects of Mathematics4. The surprising historical elements and banned games by Buddha5. Historical and geographical narratives of games rather than rules6. Game Theory and Education7.  Unknowable questions like thermodynamics and universe's infinity8. Professor du Sautoy's Former Books and Collections9.  A preview of his previous books and their themes10. Gaming Cultures and NFTs in Blockchain11. Gamification in Education12. The Role of AI in Gaming13. Testing machine learning in mastering games like Go14. Alphago's surprising move and its impact on Go strategies15 . The future of AI in developing video game characters, plots, and environments16. Conclusion and Giveaway Announcement*Free Book Giveaway of Around The World in 88 Games . . .  by Professor Marcus Du Sautory!  Follow us on our socials for details:  Follow us on X:  @BreakingMathPodFollow us on Instagram:  @Breaking Math MediaEmail us:  BreakingMathPodacst@gmail.com 
Released:
Apr 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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