Two ex-students discover an ancient stone detailing mathematical concepts by Conway, prompting their exploration of surreal numbers, abstraction, and proofs, ultimately finding joy in pure mathematics and collaboration.
In the fourth episode of The Power of Myth, Bill Moyers and mythologist Joseph Campbell discuss the role of sacrifice in myth. In this clip, the two discuss the need for all of us to find our sacred places in the midst of today’s fast-paced world.