Fractals: The Geometry of Chaos - Christmas Lectures with Ian Stewart

Using a simple set of mathematical rules, a very intricate geometry can be created in the form of fractals. The Sierpinski triangle is a famous example.
Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lecture...

Ian Stewart gave the 1997 Christmas Lectures "The Magical Maze" about hows how maths governs almost every aspect of our lives, ranging from our birthdays to American game shows, calling in at panthers, petals, and the logic of chaos.

In his fourth lecture, Ian Stewart sets out to bring order into chaos by using mathematics.

Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lecture...

The Ri is on Twitter:   / ri_science  
and Facebook:   / royalinstitution  
and Tumblr:   / ri-science  
Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-po...
Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter