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How Did Fibonacci Beat the Solitaire Army?

Mathologer via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating intersection of Fibonacci sequences and solitaire gameplay in this 23-minute video lecture. Delve into a captivating mathematical challenge as the presenter unravels how Fibonacci's principles can be applied to defeat the Solitaire army. Learn about survivor challenges, invasion strategies, and the intriguing concept of "triangles of death." Witness a final animation that brings the concepts to life, and gain insights into various related mathematical puzzles and implementations. Discover connections to Conway's checkers and explore additional resources for further study on this engaging topic in recreational mathematics.

Syllabus

Intro
Solitaire
Survivor challenge
Invasion
The triangles of death
Final animation
Thank You!

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Mathologer

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