Is God a Number? (1999)

CinemaOSMovie · 1999 · 0h 52m

Maths that Mimic the Mind

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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.

Directed byNigel Lesmoir-Gordon

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Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 52m
Language: EN
Released: January 1, 1999

Studios

Gordon FilmsGordon Films UK

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited

Starring

Roger Penrose

self — mathematician

Vicky Hastead

self — narrator

John Polkinghorne

self — elementary particle physicist

Horace Barlow

self — professor / physiologist

Michael Barnsley

self — mathematician

Creative team

Directed by: Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon
Written by: Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon
Michael Barnsley
Produced by: Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon

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