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Vedic Mathematics: My Trip to India to Uncover the Truth - Alex Bellos
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One day on YouTube, Alex Bellos saw a video of an amazing mathematical "trick". He wanted to know more about this 'Vedic Mathematics', so he got on a plane to India. This is a lecture about his journey that touched on mathematics, mysticism, Indian history, nationalism and culture.
Uploaded 27-08-11
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