The Brachistochrone, with Steven Strogatz: Brachistochrone - Part 1 of 2

The video features a conversation with Stephen Strogatz about the Brachistochrone problem, a famous mathematical challenge posed by Johann Bernoulli. The discussion covers the problem's history, including contributions by Galileo and Newton, and explores solutions using Fermat's principle and Snell's law. Mark Levy's modern geometric insight is also presented. The video concludes with a challenge to viewers to explore the problem further.

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