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The Land of MathematicsGödel's Theorem

10 min

Available until 14/11/2026

In this episode, we look at the relationship between maths and truth. Maths is meant to be certain, either right or wrong. Turns out, it's not that simple. For Gödel's theorem has proved that there are "undecidable" theories, which one can neither prove nor disprove. 

Director

Denis van Waerebeke

Country

France

Year

2020

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