Clutching at Random Straws, Matt Parker | LMS Popular Lectures 2010

Did aliens help prehistoric Britons find the ancient Woolworths civilisation? And what does tying your shoelaces have to do with DNA? Matt Parker explores how seemingly incredible results can actually be meaningless random patterns. ========== The London Mathematical Society has, since 1865, been the UK's learned society for the advancement, dissemination and promotion of mathematical knowledge. Our mission is to advance mathematics through our members and the broader scientific community worldwide. For further information: ► Website: https://www.lms.ac.uk ► Events: https://www.lms.ac.uk/events ► Grants and Prizes: https://www.lms.ac.uk/grants-prizes ► Publications: https://www.lms.ac.uk/publications ► Membership: https://www.lms.ac.uk/membership Follow us: ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/LondMathSoc ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/londonmathematicalsociety ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-london-mathematical-society/ ► Youtube: @LondonMathematicalSociety