A very interesting documentary. However the music edited into this is an example of how NOT to produce content. Way too much, too loud and inappropriate music has ruined this video. The content is interesting enough without trying to 'pimp' it up.
The music has been added afterwards by the same “editor” who ruins many good documentaries. Just wish he’d or she’d stop doing it, it’s annoying and distracting and just plain crass.
A great documentary well worth the two hours spent watching it...! I may know nothing that I learned in school other than Phythagorious Thereom but math was my favourite subject...!
He has aknowledged the works as of ancient civilizations; Egyptians, Greeks, Babylonian, indians, Arabs, etc, and as a historical narration he is story telling. How else do you want him to acknowledge it. Prof has done good work in acknowledging the gradual advancement of mathematics through the ages.
You're absolutely right! The professor has done a commendable job of acknowledging the contributions of various ancient civilizations to the gradual advancement of mathematics throughout history.
The profession has great motivation. proves deception findings tho certification always thus fall back too earth. Practical means of our communication.
Thanks, Professor Marcus, for sharing your documented knowledge on ''The History of Mathematics,' and for your personal Family Trauma, which I read from "Mail ONLine' with the loss of your Son. My Sincere Apologies.
The oldest clay tablets with mathematics date back over 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. The oldest written texts on mathematics are Egyptian papyruses. Since these are some of the oldest societies on Earth, it makes sense that they would have been the first to discover the basics of mathematics.
After studying Algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics., proceed to number theory, vector calculus and abstract algebra. Lambda calculus can be used in computer programming.., matlab.., binary it's awesome! Mathematics is the language of everything! 🎧🎶🤩
I wouldn’t say Mathematics is the language of everything but I can say that Mathematics is a powerful language which can represent the world around us with striking precision. Also it can be generalised on it’s own separate from the physical world which is fantastic!
The manner in which music is incorporated in this video is remarkably annoying. I did watch what appeared to be the same program via another youtube entry and it had the same issue. Can anyone comment as to whether they have seen this WITHOUT the distracting music?
Think about what you’re complaining about, the sound editing. This video goes to show the history and challenges faced by the people before us and you want to complain about the sound? Can’t you just enjoy the video without finding something to nag about?
This was absolutely amazing. I was in a trance just loving every minute of it and had to share it. It brought back my mathematical memory I miss greatly but have forgotten the language, way back when I was in middle school I was a mathematical genius. My teacher was saying I could have taught a college class to students, but at the same time that year I had a seizure. Since then I have been an Epileptic 30 yrs now and in due time my memory and math had gotten scrambled as apparently the seizures stem from my left temporal lobe area. But deep down intuitively my brain still works like a computer but I can't describe it in our human terminology. This was just more detail the religious and spiritual people seem to forget about man's history. Thank you.
1:26:00 "Pi is equal to exactly three!" ...or to be more precise, pi is approximately 3.141592653589 Make two circles: 104348/33215= 3.1415926539 103993/33102= 3.141592653 Average = 3.14159265345 Actual = 3.141592653589793238
HOW TO FIND THE EXACT EXACT EXACT CIRCUMFERENCE OF CIRCLE . Procedure Step 1. Draw a square, 2 diagonals and inscribe a circle in the square. Thereby side and diameter will be the same Step 2 : Subtract 2 diagonals from the perimeter of square Step3. Divide step2 with 8 Step4. Add 3 times of the side. to Step 3 At the end we get the EXACT circumference of the inscribed circle
history of mathematics comes to life through vivid visuals and compelling storytelling, effectively illustrating the discipline's transformative impact on society and the development of human thought.
Thank you for your insightful comment! It's true that by combining vivid visuals and engaging storytelling, we can bring the history of mathematics to life and make it more accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience. Mathematics has indeed had a transformative impact on society and human thought, spanning various cultures and civilizations throughout history. Understanding the origins and development of mathematical concepts not only deepens our appreciation for the subject but also helps us recognize the interconnectedness of human knowledge. It's essential to continue sharing these stories to inspire future generations and foster a greater appreciation for the history and beauty of mathematics.
I have the pattern it was used throughout time before it was destroyed. I figured it out and have concrete evidence showing that It matches so many symbols arts cave drawlings biblical text everything every religion every painting Jesus on the cross the number patterns used are legit and can be done over to show proof and I have every single one
I was once told the numbers we used today are based on the number of angles in the written number itself. 0 had no angles, one had 1, two had 2 (more like a Z) three had 3, four had 4 (if the top of the four is not connected you have four angles, seven had 7 (put the line through the middle and add a small L to the end of the upper small leg and you have seven angles), eight has 8 (square up the circles and you have 8 angles) nine had 9 (square up all the arcs and continue the one line the second arc from the bottom through the middle, the arc on the bottom becomes square and a small line perpendicular to the end of it is added and you have nine angles), six can be done in a similar way 6 (straighten out all arcs and you have 5 angles, add one line perpendicular to the upper line and you have six), that they were shortened to today's form?
I agree. Like so many other videos on UA-cam, the music tracks are overbearing, distracting, and however interesting the content, make the videos unwatchable. Disappointing…
As mathematic modeling evolved, for ancient times and them starting this method to, to not forget the estimates, something that is looked over as gives estimate to its usefulness. The instincts.
And the reasoning of the ancients finding the need for mathematic modeling is taking the science from search research to having the ability to passing around the specifics from one engineer to another, one area to another.
It must be mentioned the confidence to mathematical modeling introduction let to the next day found everything the same that lead to shadow following and find recognitions happening every 365 days... The Egyptian Literature stands.
So, as Horus story (myth) became popular to being told, makes it number one in the story collection list for next day review - something that allows to then do something else by given time to do so.
The incline of the pyramids also could have been build to show of using the incline was allowing to reach higher to the point of leveling off and maybe the point of energy's introduction.
The music is very distracting and makes this unwatchable. Reminds me very much of a video I watched on youtube of a spitfire and hurricane fly-past over the Malta Harbour. The airplane sounds were what I wanted to hear but the commentator rabbiting on spoilt the video completely. There is no cure for stupid.
You don't have to do all the fancy math to want to build a straight line , create a nice design n draw a triangle in 3 dimensions. I think we love to make things over complicated these days because we are spoiled in our generation
Asuma es kez Armenian mathematician, Arab mathematician, Chinese mathematician, US mathematician, indian mathematician. Indians were strong, but what was missing? Testasterone, maybe? A tak Nationalityn nuynn er matematikayi. We all think alike. Mathematically. Personally??? Personality unein. A teper netu. One whole nation suffered a stroke at least one time. Dali obrazovaniye, sdelay shto to. Sshas v Yevrapeytsa prevrashu! I tak Equador!!! Song yest, Equador!
I feel like a few of these examples from the ancient civilization, are fairly unconvincing and seem like they could be reaching hard. Just because a modern mathematician is able to find some crazy patterns in some of that stuff, that in no way proves that this is what the person was actually doing at the time. As in, a lot of it seems plausibly coincidental. Particularly the Babylonian example of “the square root of two”. It’s just a fucking square with an X through the middle. It’s interesting stuff, but much of it is so highly speculative as to be pseudoscience. Then again though, these historians aren’t working with much in a lot of these cases.
That's a creative and poetic way to express your passion for mathematics! It's always great to see people who find inspiration and strength in their love for a subject. Math can indeed be a powerful tool to expand our understanding of the world and solve complex problems. Keep cultivating your passion for mathematics and continue to challenge yourself. Your enthusiasm can also inspire others to explore and appreciate the beauty of math. Happy calculating! 🧮🌟
At 3:22. LOL. As Ben Franklin had it, "Nothing is certain except death and taxes." The Pharaohs wanted their tax money, and they wanted their tax money now! And that's how mathematics was born. :)
If this wasn't stolen how would i of watched it. I listen to alot of audiobooks that are clearly ripped. UA-cam is a great place to save yourself some cash
In search of the remark of the presenter, I asked chatGPT “How was the library of Alexandria destroyed?” and I got the following answer. As it is hard for me to believe that the Islamic conquest of Egypt could have destroyed the Library since the very foundation of the religion is based on acquiring knowledge. The very first word revealed to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) from Allah (God of the Muslims) by Arch Angel Gabriel is to ‘read’ or ‘Iqra’. Not only that, every incident, even the number of warriors in a battle during Mohammad’s (PBUH) time was meticulously recorded by his followers and the next generation of followers of the followers and so on. And the trend continued. I just heard of the ‘destruction of Alexandria by Muslim Conquest’ theory from this video and never heard of such an important event in history before, in my life. Whatever the truth may be the same conquering force build so many beautiful religious structures at the same time in and the around the land of Egypt and North Africa. Those are based on the mathematics of patterns and proportions. They established so many institutions of learning and scholarship at the same time. It is important to note that the Library's destruction predates the Islamic conquest of Egypt. Anyway, history is sometimes cruel in favor of the players who play the time. I respect the presenter in his journey to seek the truth and look forward to his conquest of truth in the future. ChatGPT’s answer: The Library of Alexandria, one of the most renowned and significant libraries in ancient times, met a rather unfortunate fate. There is no one definitive account of its destruction, and historical records provide various explanations. However, several theories exist regarding the library's demise: 1. Fire by Julius Caesar: In 48 BCE, during the Roman conquest of Alexandria, Julius Caesar was said to have accidentally set fire to the Egyptian fleet in the harbor. The flames spread to the city, reaching the library and causing substantial damage. However, it is debated whether the library itself was intentionally targeted or caught in the crossfire. 2. Destruction during the Roman period: Over the years, during the Roman occupation of Egypt, it is believed that the Library of Alexandria suffered further damage and deterioration due to neglect, lack of maintenance, and occasional unrest. 3. Christian mob or decree: Another theory suggests that the library was destroyed by a Christian mob or through an official decree from a Christian ruler. The reasoning behind this theory is that the library was seen as a repository of pagan knowledge and thus a threat to Christian authority. However, concrete evidence to support this claim is scarce. 4. Multiple incidents: It is important to note that the Library of Alexandria was not a single structure but rather a collection of libraries scattered throughout the city. The destruction of the library might have occurred gradually over time through a series of incidents, including fires, invasions, and general deterioration. Due to the lack of comprehensive historical records and conflicting accounts, the exact details of the library's destruction remain uncertain. Nevertheless, it is widely accepted that the Library of Alexandria suffered significant damage, leading to the loss of countless ancient texts and knowledge.
Thank you for your insightful comment, and I agree that the destruction of the Library of Alexandria predates the Islamic conquest of Egypt, and history can be complex and filled with various perspectives.
The humanity , spread in different places, through the passage of time, came to know these universal truths revealed in mathematics during different times. Their egos and identities and the ability to publish and the power they had enabled whoever to survive and be known through the history. A few things stand out. A) Human knowledge was shared, and others built on the others' knowledge. B) No one can claim monopoly, on the knowledge, as it belongs to humanity as it was built on others' discoveries. C) The West was good at claiming others' knowledge as theirs, while knowledge spread through commerce via silk road and colonisation, but clever people who brought these back to their cultures. D) A very clever man/ woman can be killed by idiots and fundamentalists who are aggressive, so it pays to learn the ways of the world as survival is the main thing. E) Idiots who are in power can ruin thi g's for everyone, and sharing and cooperation will benefit all.
Is it really worth complaining about? You’re watching an informative video on the challenges people faced looking particularly at maths, and you sit looking at your screen irking at the sound not being to your taste? Get a grip
Is there a physical copy of this on DVD? If so where can I find this one in particular?
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Interesting how this program has an excellent sound track and the later program hasn’t.
I admire the narrator very much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Its a BBC documentary
A very interesting documentary. However the music edited into this is an example of how NOT to produce content. Way too much, too loud and inappropriate music has ruined this video. The content is interesting enough without trying to 'pimp' it up.
Definitely agree with you! Very distracting for me. Not even cultural music to the area. Wondered if anyone else felt the same way. Thanks.
The music has been added afterwards by the same “editor” who ruins many good documentaries. Just wish he’d or she’d stop doing it, it’s annoying and distracting and just plain crass.
The music is so annoying
THANK YOU... SIR...!!!
A great documentary well worth the two hours spent watching it...! I may know nothing that I learned in school other than Phythagorious Thereom but math was my favourite subject...!
He has aknowledged the works as of ancient civilizations; Egyptians, Greeks, Babylonian, indians, Arabs, etc, and as a historical narration he is story telling. How else do you want him to acknowledge it. Prof has done good work in acknowledging the gradual advancement of mathematics through the ages.
You're absolutely right! The professor has done a commendable job of acknowledging the contributions of various ancient civilizations to the gradual advancement of mathematics throughout history.
THANK YOU
someone has added background music whch isn't related and makes it hard to watch
Try harder
I am blessed to know you can still hear at the age we at now. God bless and hope that was funny to make you smile.
The profession has great motivation.
proves deception findings tho certification always thus fall back too earth.
Practical means of our communication.
I am never getting out. The way they are going.!
Music makes this annoying
Thanks, Professor Marcus, for sharing your documented knowledge on ''The History of Mathematics,' and for your personal Family Trauma, which I read from "Mail ONLine' with the loss of your Son. My Sincere Apologies.
Well that’s was kinda different trying to hear 👂 what old mate was talking about over a dueling stringed battle 😂
I'm friends with a few world-class musicians and they all like physics... there is a mathematical similarity / connection between music and science.
The song played after the Chinese egg problem is the most painful thing I've ever heard..
The oldest clay tablets with mathematics date back over 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. The oldest written texts on mathematics are Egyptian papyruses. Since these are some of the oldest societies on Earth, it makes sense that they would have been the first to discover the basics of mathematics.
It’s a shame ,you can still hear the narration above the music
After studying Algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics., proceed to number theory, vector calculus and abstract algebra. Lambda calculus can be used in computer programming.., matlab.., binary it's awesome! Mathematics is the language of everything! 🎧🎶🤩
Absolutely! Mathematics is a powerful language that encompasses a wide range of disciplines and has countless applications in various fields.
I wouldn’t say Mathematics is the language of everything but I can say that Mathematics is a powerful language which can represent the world around us with striking precision. Also it can be generalised on it’s own separate from the physical world which is fantastic!
is there a version of this video where there isnt some wierd music mixed in a very distracting way, and the voice is clear?
the previous version may be out of sync audio and video due to video editing in UA-cam Studio
I think they make it this way to try and thwart the copyright. But it's extremely annoying.
You're not talking about that beautiful "Waltz of the Flowers" from "The Nutcracker", I hope
The manner in which music is incorporated in this video is remarkably annoying. I did watch what appeared to be the same program via another youtube entry and it had the same issue. Can anyone comment as to whether they have seen this WITHOUT the distracting music?
1:12:23 Love that jazzy sitar.
interesting; revealing; cool doc but needs a bit of work on the audio track.
the orchestral soundtrack is really unnecessary and distracting. I like Marcus, but I can't watch
Yes, after a while I gave up. A pity because the content is excellent
I wonder why they think the music is necessary for the doc.
Was not a problem until reading your comment. Made it no more than 3 mins
😂😂😂
Old people are always whinging about background music choice. It's super pathetic lmao. Get a grip.
Music 🎶 got it encasing thanks included.
Trying to watch this but abnormally bad sound editing is killing me :(
Think about what you’re complaining about, the sound editing. This video goes to show the history and challenges faced by the people before us and you want to complain about the sound? Can’t you just enjoy the video without finding something to nag about?
Next part please.....
Some puns make you numb, but math puns make you number... 🤪
Missed the greatest mathematicians ARYABHATTA BHASAKAR VARAHMIHIRA OINGALA....
This was absolutely amazing. I was in a trance just loving every minute of it and had to share it. It brought back my mathematical memory I miss greatly but have forgotten the language, way back when I was in middle school I was a mathematical genius. My teacher was saying I could have taught a college class to students, but at the same time that year I had a seizure. Since then I have been an Epileptic 30 yrs now and in due time my memory and math had gotten scrambled as apparently the seizures stem from my left temporal lobe area. But deep down intuitively my brain still works like a computer but I can't describe it in our human terminology. This was just more detail the religious and spiritual people seem to forget about man's history. Thank you.
wtf is with the music? Can't watch.
Interesting that you try to avoid a copyright strike by blaring classical music acoss the soundtrack.
please turn up the music even LOUDER!!
1:26:00 "Pi is equal to exactly three!"
...or to be more precise, pi is approximately 3.141592653589
Make two circles:
104348/33215= 3.1415926539
103993/33102= 3.141592653
Average = 3.14159265345
Actual = 3.141592653589793238
The music spoiled the video for me - just unwatchable.
Music too loud…
סרט מעולה. תודה רבה.
Donkey smell
Where is the part 2 ?
to many adds
INTERESTING, that the annual flood, defined the calendar .
HOW TO FIND THE EXACT EXACT EXACT CIRCUMFERENCE OF CIRCLE
. Procedure
Step 1. Draw a square, 2 diagonals and inscribe a circle in the square. Thereby side and diameter will be the same Step 2 : Subtract 2 diagonals from the perimeter of square Step3. Divide step2 with 8 Step4. Add 3 times of the side. to Step 3
At the end we get the EXACT circumference of the inscribed circle
Why is the music so loud?
history of mathematics comes to life through vivid visuals and compelling storytelling, effectively illustrating the discipline's transformative impact on society and the development of human thought.
What's this? Making new accounts on the day the video is released. Gimme break. You should be ashamed.
Thank you for your insightful comment! It's true that by combining vivid visuals and engaging storytelling, we can bring the history of mathematics to life and make it more accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience. Mathematics has indeed had a transformative impact on society and human thought, spanning various cultures and civilizations throughout history.
Understanding the origins and development of mathematical concepts not only deepens our appreciation for the subject but also helps us recognize the interconnectedness of human knowledge. It's essential to continue sharing these stories to inspire future generations and foster a greater appreciation for the history and beauty of mathematics.
I have the pattern it was used throughout time before it was destroyed. I figured it out and have concrete evidence showing that It matches so many symbols arts cave drawlings biblical text everything every religion every painting Jesus on the cross the number patterns used are legit and can be done over to show proof and I have every single one
1:16:41 - pause it there. It looks like an impressionist painting...
Some say there’s a video amongst the ads
Pity about the inappropriate added background music Tchaikovsky is distracting
I was once told the numbers we used today are based on the number of angles in the written number itself. 0 had no angles, one had 1, two had 2 (more like a Z) three had 3, four had 4 (if the top of the four is not connected you have four angles, seven had 7 (put the line through the middle and add a small L to the end of the upper small leg and you have seven angles), eight has 8 (square up the circles and you have 8 angles) nine had 9 (square up all the arcs and continue the one line the second arc from the bottom through the middle, the arc on the bottom becomes square and a small line perpendicular to the end of it is added and you have nine angles), six can be done in a similar way 6 (straighten out all arcs and you have 5 angles, add one line perpendicular to the upper line and you have six), that they were shortened to today's form?
1:19:50 Maths weren't a competition. A lot of ideas develop independently from one another in different cultures over time.
I urge you to investigate how the cubic and quartic formulas were ascertained. It was very much a competition.
I agree. Like so many other videos on UA-cam, the music tracks are overbearing, distracting, and however interesting the content, make the videos unwatchable. Disappointing…
oh come, the waltz makes it unwatchable. Too bad.
Bullies will forever call math students nerds to hide insecurity
1:31:00 Knowledge and understanding of mathematics is required by god!
I have a feeling the music thing is just anti copyright
The most glaring fact that the Egyptians are a bunch of geniuses, look at them today...
sadely not able to watch more than 15 minutes with this f..... music...
14 mins in. Music is overwhelming.
The music is way to loud. It’s also very distracting.
a poorly upgraded, censored&retitled(The Story of Maths,2008). Bad audio,too.
As mathematic modeling evolved, for ancient times and them starting this method to, to not forget the estimates, something that is looked over as gives estimate to its usefulness. The instincts.
And the reasoning of the ancients finding the need for mathematic modeling is taking the science from search research to having the ability to passing around the specifics from one engineer to another, one area to another.
It must be mentioned the confidence to mathematical modeling introduction let to the next day found everything the same that lead to shadow following and find recognitions happening every 365 days... The Egyptian Literature stands.
So, as Horus story (myth) became popular to being told, makes it number one in the story collection list for next day review - something that allows to then do something else by given time to do so.
The incline of the pyramids also could have been build to show of using the incline was allowing to reach higher to the point of leveling off and maybe the point of energy's introduction.
Like the Sun!
The music is very distracting and makes this unwatchable. Reminds me very much of a video I watched on youtube of a spitfire and hurricane fly-past over the Malta Harbour. The airplane sounds were what I wanted to hear but the commentator rabbiting on spoilt the video completely. There is no cure for stupid.
The first time I saw this video was negative 4!!^11!! years ago.
Math is an International language that everybody can speak and understand, no matter their culture.
Word
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...worst quality video; low sound and two different music themes playing at same time, absurd....
That's a great documentary but it really should be mixed properly, this is almost unlistenable
I have a mental barrier to mathematics..Its frustrating
You don't have to do all the fancy math to want to build a straight line , create a nice design n draw a triangle in 3 dimensions. I think we love to make things over complicated these days because we are spoiled in our generation
Lose the music!!! 😡
Lost interest due to non stop ads
Try UA-cam revanced. No adds. Wonderful
Asuma es kez Armenian mathematician, Arab mathematician, Chinese mathematician, US mathematician, indian mathematician. Indians were strong, but what was missing? Testasterone, maybe? A tak Nationalityn nuynn er matematikayi. We all think alike. Mathematically. Personally??? Personality unein. A teper netu. One whole nation suffered a stroke at least one time. Dali obrazovaniye, sdelay shto to. Sshas v Yevrapeytsa prevrashu! I tak Equador!!! Song yest, Equador!
This classical music soundtrack in the background is really distracting, bad film directing
In case this video disappears can you keep uploading it?
Ok
Why you never quote the 25.000 year artefact "Ishango bone" from Congo ?
Some of the music is not very well executed. Love math, engineering
I feel like a few of these examples from the ancient civilization, are fairly unconvincing and seem like they could be reaching hard. Just because a modern mathematician is able to find some crazy patterns in some of that stuff, that in no way proves that this is what the person was actually doing at the time. As in, a lot of it seems plausibly coincidental. Particularly the Babylonian example of “the square root of two”. It’s just a fucking square with an X through the middle.
It’s interesting stuff, but much of it is so highly speculative as to be pseudoscience. Then again though, these historians aren’t working with much in a lot of these cases.
8:20 Ancient Egyptians wouldn't have called it Binary. We can't jump to conclusions or say Ancient people knew everything.
this doc is wayyyy too smart for me.
this documentary will make you smarter)
Number system invented in Egypt???
mathematics is my God and my staff I pray like this and break minds in half
That's a creative and poetic way to express your passion for mathematics! It's always great to see people who find inspiration and strength in their love for a subject. Math can indeed be a powerful tool to expand our understanding of the world and solve complex problems.
Keep cultivating your passion for mathematics and continue to challenge yourself. Your enthusiasm can also inspire others to explore and appreciate the beauty of math. Happy calculating! 🧮🌟
Maths is there to serve the needs of humans not to be whorshipped as a god. You do not exist to serve maths, it's the other way around!
@ruhani mamma, tui kaal sokale amar ghum bhangabi, ei video ta dekar por.
Ugh. Advertising. Ugh
At 3:22. LOL. As Ben Franklin had it, "Nothing is certain except death and taxes." The Pharaohs wanted their tax money, and they wanted their tax money now! And that's how mathematics was born. :)
How to tell the rothrockefellerbildeburg institutional stamp; the exclusion of the Nubio-Kemetic foundation Mathematics is built on. 🤦🏿♂️
1+1=2. Then things got crazy.
Take A Moment
My fellow ape
Thank you for your work 🙏
Stay Safe and Stay Free 🌐
No god's required or seen in my foxhole 1:41
So are the prior random comments from arrogant mathematians? I thought it was very good.
WOW I WISH I KNEW THIS WHEN I WAS IN KAPSOKWONY HIGH SCHOOL IN KENYA FROM 1992 TO 1995
Timbuktu.
CAN YOU SWITCH OFF F MUSIC 🎶
Whats so impressive about it tho... its just math and theyre just blocks. Easily made and stacked. The wonder is the illusion.
If this wasn't stolen how would i of watched it. I listen to alot of audiobooks that are clearly ripped. UA-cam is a great place to save yourself some cash
My condolences to mathematics. Kurt Godel simply broke mathematics.
No he didn’t. He broke people who had false ideas about mathematics
@@dougr.2398 Mathematics is certainly broken. Kurt simply discovered that. I give you that.
@@americanexploring7440 I recommend you read Morris Klein’s “Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty” if you have not already
And his name is Gödel. Spelling matters
@@americanexploring7440 that’s your way of seeing it. I don’t have to accept it, but thanks, anyway
In search of the remark of the presenter, I asked chatGPT “How was the library of Alexandria destroyed?” and I got the following answer. As it is hard for me to believe that the Islamic conquest of Egypt could have destroyed the Library since the very foundation of the religion is based on acquiring knowledge. The very first word revealed to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) from Allah (God of the Muslims) by Arch Angel Gabriel is to ‘read’ or ‘Iqra’. Not only that, every incident, even the number of warriors in a battle during Mohammad’s (PBUH) time was meticulously recorded by his followers and the next generation of followers of the followers and so on. And the trend continued. I just heard of the ‘destruction of Alexandria by Muslim Conquest’ theory from this video and never heard of such an important event in history before, in my life. Whatever the truth may be the same conquering force build so many beautiful religious structures at the same time in and the around the land of Egypt and North Africa. Those are based on the mathematics of patterns and proportions. They established so many institutions of learning and scholarship at the same time. It is important to note that the Library's destruction predates the Islamic conquest of Egypt. Anyway, history is sometimes cruel in favor of the players who play the time. I respect the presenter in his journey to seek the truth and look forward to his conquest of truth in the future.
ChatGPT’s answer:
The Library of Alexandria, one of the most renowned and significant libraries in ancient times, met a rather unfortunate fate. There is no one definitive account of its destruction, and historical records provide various explanations. However, several theories exist regarding the library's demise:
1. Fire by Julius Caesar: In 48 BCE, during the Roman conquest of Alexandria, Julius Caesar was said to have accidentally set fire to the Egyptian fleet in the harbor. The flames spread to the city, reaching the library and causing substantial damage. However, it is debated whether the library itself was intentionally targeted or caught in the crossfire.
2. Destruction during the Roman period: Over the years, during the Roman occupation of Egypt, it is believed that the Library of Alexandria suffered further damage and deterioration due to neglect, lack of maintenance, and occasional unrest.
3. Christian mob or decree: Another theory suggests that the library was destroyed by a Christian mob or through an official decree from a Christian ruler. The reasoning behind this theory is that the library was seen as a repository of pagan knowledge and thus a threat to Christian authority. However, concrete evidence to support this claim is scarce.
4. Multiple incidents: It is important to note that the Library of Alexandria was not a single structure but rather a collection of libraries scattered throughout the city. The destruction of the library might have occurred gradually over time through a series of incidents, including fires, invasions, and general deterioration.
Due to the lack of comprehensive historical records and conflicting accounts, the exact details of the library's destruction remain uncertain. Nevertheless, it is widely accepted that the Library of Alexandria suffered significant damage, leading to the loss of countless ancient texts and knowledge.
Thank you for your insightful comment, and I agree that the destruction of the Library of Alexandria predates the Islamic conquest of Egypt, and history can be complex and filled with various perspectives.
The humanity , spread in different places, through the passage of time, came to know these universal truths revealed in mathematics during different times. Their egos and identities and the ability to publish and the power they had enabled whoever to survive and be known through the history.
A few things stand out.
A) Human knowledge was shared, and others built on the others' knowledge.
B) No one can claim monopoly, on the knowledge, as it belongs to humanity as it was built on others' discoveries.
C) The West was good at claiming others' knowledge as theirs, while knowledge spread through commerce via silk road and colonisation, but clever people who brought these back to their cultures.
D) A very clever man/ woman can be killed by idiots and fundamentalists who are aggressive, so it pays to learn the ways of the world as survival is the main thing.
E) Idiots who are in power can ruin thi g's for everyone, and sharing and cooperation will benefit all.
It's a pity the big mess you offer with the music of this video. Distracting and nonsense
Is it really worth complaining about? You’re watching an informative video on the challenges people faced looking particularly at maths, and you sit looking at your screen irking at the sound not being to your taste? Get a grip
So many ads = don’t recommend this channel anymore
1 in 3 mathematicians 2
No historien would say that it was the muslim invadors who burned the library in alexandria!
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Kemetic knowledge!!! African