High Anxieties: The Mathematics of Chaos
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High Anxieties: The Mathematics of Chaos
As we approach tipping points in both the economy and the climate, the film examines the mathematics we have been reluctant to face up to and asks if, even now, we would rather bury our heads in the sand rather than face harsh truths. (R)
- Broadcast on:
- BBC Four, 10:30pm Sunday 19th October 2008
- First broadcast:
- Tuesday 14th October 2008
- Duration:
- 60 minutes
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