Big Ideas (2003)
Genres - Science & Technology, Nature |
Sub-Genres - Anthropology, Philosophy, Physical Sciences |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
Topics include game theory, applying mathematical thinking to biology, nuclear-powered spacecraft, prime numbers, and cultural anthropology. Robert Taub performs Beethoven piano sonatas. Among those commenting are John Forbes Nash Jr., Martin Nowak, Freeman Dyson and Clifford Geertz.
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Keywords
anthropology, biology, cultural-diversity, discussion, genius, knowledge, mathematics, nuclear-energy, numbers, pioneer, race/ethnicity, research, scholar, spacecraft, theory, think-tank, visionary
