Is God a Number? (1999)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1999 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 52m

Maths that Mimic the Mind

Overview

This documentary explores whether we can use mathematics to describe the observable universe in order to reveal the potential connection to the mysteries of consciousness.

Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon

Director, Writer

Michael Barnsley

Writer

Cast

Roger Penrose's headshot

Roger Penrose

self — mathematician
Vicky Hastead's headshot

Vicky Hastead

self — narrator
John Polkinghorne's headshot

John Polkinghorne

self — elementary particle physicist
Horace Barlow's headshot

Horace Barlow

self — professor / physiologist
Michael Barnsley's headshot

Michael Barnsley

self — mathematician

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