1. General Overview and the Development of Numbers (September 26,

Mathematics: Making the Invisible Visible

1. General Overview and the Development of Numbers (September 26, 2012)

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Keith Devlin gives an overview of the history of mathematics. He discusses how it has evolved over time and explores many of its practical applications in the world. (October 1, 2012)

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