Marcus du Sautoy
Oxford Professor | Mathematics, Physics & Engineering Innovator
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Marcus du Sautoy is the Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford. As a leading mathematician and science communicator, he has authored bestselling books that make complex scientific concepts engaging for general audiences.
Du Sautoy's TED Talks have amassed millions of views, exploring the beauty and applications of mathematics in fields like physics, engineering, and environmental science. His keynotes ignite curiosity, revealing the patterns and symmetries that underpin the natural world.
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Symmetry, reality's riddle
The world turns on symmetry -- from the spin of subatomic particles to the dizzying beauty of an arabesque. But there's more to it than meets the eye. Here, Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy offers a glimpse of the invisible numbers that marry all symmetrical objects.
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