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Shakespeare’s work provides a snapshot of how people made sense of the world around them: how they solved problems (how large is an opposing army?) and how they navigated a complex environment (does the sun rise in the east?).
In this talk Paul explores how scientific and technological ideas are woven into Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets through actions, words and conversations between characters.
Paul Glendinning is the Beyer Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Manchester.
The Oxford Mathematics Public Lectures are generously supported by XTX Markets.
Shakespeare’s work provides a snapshot of how people made sense of the world around them: how they solved problems (how large is an opposing army?) and how they navigated a complex environment (does the sun rise in the east?).
In this talk Paul explores how scientific and technological ideas are woven into Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets through actions, words and conversations between characters.
Paul Glendinning is the Beyer Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Manchester.
The Oxford Mathematics Public Lectures are generously supported by XTX Markets.
