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I is a Strange Loop - written and performed by Marcus du Sautoy and Victoria Gould

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The Secrets of Mathematics
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From the creative ensemble behind Complicité’s sensational A Disappearing Number, this two-hander unfolds to reveal an intriguing take on mortality, consciousness and artificial life.
Alone in a cube that glows in the darkness, X is content with its infinite universe and abstract thought. But then Y appears, insisting they interact, exposing X to Y's sensory and physical existence. Each begins to hanker after what the other has until a remarkable thing happens … involving a strange loop.

After the screening, Marcus and Victoria are joined by Simon McBurney, founder of Complicité, to discuss the play and mathematics and theatre.

An Oxford Mathematics Public Lecture in partnership with Faber Members.The Oxford Mathematics Public Lectures are generously supported by XTX Markets.

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Series
The Secrets of Mathematics
People
Marcus du Sautoy
Victoria Gould
Simon McBurney
Keywords
mathematics
theatre
strange loop
Department: Mathematical Institute
Date Added: 19/07/2021
Duration: 02:04:27

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