Episode 212
What is Random?
How are random numbers generated, and how could it be proved - to the satisfaction of a mathematician, that a number's really random?
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
May 16, 20135m 4s
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Show Notes
We were discussing on the radio today how random numbers are generated, and how could it be proved - to the satisfaction of a mathematician - that the number really is random? Evan Stanbury explains... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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