Arthur Benjamin
Distinguished Mathematician & Mental Calculation Wizard | TED Speaker
Arthur Benjamin is a Creative Thinking speaker who has appeared at 3 events including TED 2013 and TED 2009, most recently in 2013.
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Arthur Benjamin defies mathematical expectations, transforming numbers into entertainment through lightning-fast mental calculations. Honored by the Mathematical Association of America and selected as one of Princeton Review's Best 300 Professors, he bridges academic brilliance with engaging performance.
As a professional mathematician and magician, Benjamin reveals the hidden wonder of mathematics, demonstrating extraordinary computational skills that challenge traditional perceptions of mental arithmetic. His unique approach makes complex mathematical concepts accessible and thrilling for audiences, inspiring curiosity about the beauty of numbers and computational thinking.
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The magic of Fibonacci numbers
Math is logical, functional and just ... awesome. Mathemagician Arthur Benjamin explores hidden properties of that weird and wonderful set of numbers, the Fibonacci series. (And reminds you that mathematics can be inspiring, too!)
Teach statistics before calculus!
A performance of "Mathemagic"
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The magic of Fibonacci numbers
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Who has Arthur shared a stage with?
Speakers who appeared at the same event editions as Arthur
| Speaker | Shared events | Where they appeared together |
|---|---|---|
| Juan EnriquezFuturist & Managing Director | Global Innovation and Emerging Technology | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2013View shared history → |
| Ray KurzweilGoogle Director of Engineering | Pioneering the Future of AI & Human Potential | 2 | TED 2005, TED 2009View shared history → |
| Robert FullBiologist | Revolutionizing Robotics Through Nature's Engineering | 2 | TED 2005, TED 2009View shared history → |
| Shereen El FekiAuthor & Social Scientist | Sexuality & Social Change in the Arab World | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2013View shared history → |
| Tom WujecAutodesk Fellow | Business Visualization Innovator | 2 | TED 2009, TED 2013View shared history → |
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