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Group theory, abstraction, and the 196,883-dimensional monster
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3Blue1Brown introduces group theory and abstract groups, then builds toward classification of finite simple groups and the enormous Monster group with its 196,883 dimensions.
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Mentioned as a favorite 3Blue1Brown video and a related watch in threads about deep mathematical structure.
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3b1b uses a python library for creating those videos. [LINK] As far as a math educator/communicator, one of my favorite videos of his is the video on the monster. [VIDEO] Also since we're talking about powerpoint here you should probably see this Matt Parker video about excel being used in ways it shouldn't maybe? [LINK]
Read original comment ↗As a noob I'd say this also falls into that category: [0]. Who knows, if enough people ask about it on his reddit (topic requests) :) : [1] [0] [VIDEO] [1] [LINK]
Read original comment ↗See also: The monster: [VIDEO] Ideal packing of squares (some are elegant, 17 is not) [LINK] The 4 color theorem was solved by reducing it down to 633 cases and just using a computer to find a coloring for each case: [LINK]
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