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artist in cultural phenomenon in science fiction that have been influenced by a topic in mathematics including pure, applied mathematics, artificial languages and the philosophy of mathematics
Darren Aronofsky's Pi
Mathematics has long inspired individuals concerned in science fiction, as its logics influenced them to believe that it would be extremely important for mankind as a whole to be able to process a series of difficult mathematical calculation with the purpose of helping society experience progress from several points-of-view. Darren Aronofsky's 1998 motion picture Pi stands as an intriguing example concerning art coming together with mathematics and ultimately leading to an impressive piece of art. The film revolves around the idea of number theory and promotes the idea that individuals can use mathematics as a tool to unravel some of the Universe's deepest secrets.
Aronofsky's work provides viewers with a unique view into the world of mathematics and succeeds in making it possible for individuals to acknowledge the power that this curriculum can have on individuals. Mathematics is promoted as being more than a concept that can provide persons with material profit and with the ability to experience faster technological progress. Instead, it is presented as something...
The fact that it brings together two domains as apparently opposite as mathematics and spirituality is downright astonishing and it can serve as inspiration for many persons who prefer to believe that there is a strong connection between ideas that humanity has had access to for years without actually being able to understand them.
By emphasizing how mathematics itself has a series of limitations (one of the best examples being the number Pi with all of the numbers following its decimal point) that people are unable to compensate for, Aronofsky practically enabled viewers to acknowledge the fact that humans are limited in their understanding of the world. Mathematics is not as simple as one might be inclined to believe, as it does not just involve calculations that anyone can do as long as he or she knows the formula. Instead, it poses a series of intriguing questions that can only be understood as long as the person trying to solve them has a complex comprehension of existential matters.
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Dir. Darren Aronofsky. Pi. Artisan Entertainment, 1998.
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