5:30pm-6:30pm on Tuesday 25 March
Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).
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In this engaging talk, mathematician and educator Lucy Rycroft-Smith takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of popular game shows, unveiling the unexpected ways they might be shaping our perceptions of mathematics. While TV game shows are often seen as light entertainment, they wield significant influence over how millions of viewers see maths, especially logic and probability. By focusing on famous examples, Lucy explores how these shows can sometimes unintentionally reinforce certain ‘maths myths’—common misconceptions and anxieties about math.
This talk is suitable for anyone and the mathematics will be accessible and gently presented.
Ideal for math enthusiasts and skeptics alike, this session is an invitation to reconsider what we think we know about maths and its role in our lives—especially when it’s wrapped up in a glossy TV format.
