PickVidsNumberphile v. Math: the truth about 1+2+3+...=-1/12
Why it was recommended
Mathologer did a fairly in-depth video[1] into why this proof is wrong
Recommendationcyphar · Original
What it covers
Mathologer examines the infamous Numberphile claim that 1+2+3+... equals -1/12, explaining what is wrong with the calculation and how it connects to real math like the zeta. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.
Video details
- Channel
- Mathologer
- Length
- 41 min 44 sec
- Year
- 2018