Mathematics is all around us. It can be seen in every aspect of our daily lives, from technology to art, engineering, finance, and even sports. This series explains mathematics, from its origins to its surprising modern uses. Even the math-averse will have their interest piqued.
Curated by: TED-Ed (63 videos)
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/check-your-intuition-the-birthday-problem-david-knuffke Imagine a group of people. How big do you think the group would have to be before there’s more than a 50% chance that two people in the group have the same birthday? The answer is … probably lower than you think. David Knuffke explains how the birthday problem exposes our often-poor intuition when it comes to probability. Lesson by David Knuffke, animation by TED-Ed.