Good science/physics documentaries?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for science and physics documentaries, with participants sharing their favorites and expressing opinions on various titles, including those that may not strictly fit the science/physics category.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their favorites, including "Cosmos" and "How the Universe Works," as well as works featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson.
  • One participant mentions a BBC documentary on Andrew Wiles' proof of "Fermat's Last Theorem," noting its engaging nature despite it not being strictly a science/physics documentary.
  • Another participant echoes the sentiment about the BBC documentary, sharing their enjoyment and appreciation for its storytelling quality.
  • A participant shares a link to a YouTube video, suggesting it as a documentary of interest.
  • Another participant provides a link to a website containing a collection of lectures and documentaries, indicating a personal favorite from the site.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share their personal preferences and experiences with various documentaries, but no consensus on a definitive list of favorites emerges, as multiple titles and genres are discussed.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations include documentaries that may not strictly adhere to the science/physics category, highlighting a broader interpretation of what constitutes relevant content.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in science and physics documentaries, as well as those looking for engaging storytelling in mathematical contexts.

Nathew
I know my favorites are cosmos, how the universe works, pretty much anything with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and other assorted documentaries. What are your favorites?
 
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It's not a "science/physics" documentary, but BBC's documentary on Andrew Willes' effort to prove "Fermat's Last Theorem" was surprisingly engaging ... for a documentary on mathematics.



Zz.
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgaw9qe7DEE
 
ZapperZ said:
It's not a "science/physics" documentary, but BBC's documentary on Andrew Willes' effort to prove "Fermat's Last Theorem" was surprisingly engaging ... for a documentary on mathematics.



Zz.


Woah, I actually watched this two or so days ago. I really enjoyed it. I thought it was really well made and definitely a capturing story.
 
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Nathew said:
Woah, I actually watched this two or so days ago. I really enjoyed it. I thought it was really well made and definitely a capturing story.

I watched it a few months ago and really enjoyed it.. Do you guys know any documentary like this one?
 

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