Summer of Math Exposition

Presented by 3Blue1Brown 3blue1brown

A Pythagorean Theorem Story: Brilliance Simplified

Discover the beauty of mathematics in the shortest proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. By blending geometry and algebra, we explore the universal truth behind right triangles and reveal how their proportional relationships define this timeless theorem. Through the proof, we conquer the infinite and witness how geometry gives us a window into the symmetry of shapes.


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3.2
too long
5.2
Very great explanation, very simple to understand. Neat entry :)
3
not very interesting, to much talk and subject covered several time
4.4
Great Video, one can really see your enthusiasm! However, nitpicky as I am, I have some little oddities that might be confusing: - By default, the way I learned it, the angle at B is β and the angle at A is α (The angle at C would be γ=90°). - In your sketches, you show some right angle that just look off, which I find bothering. - In the end, you tend to get repetitive. Dont try to make ten minutes of footage out of stuff to talk about for seven minutes.
6.6
Very well done! I enjoyed this video. I think the pacing was good and the presentation was inviting and passionate. I only really have one nitpick to share as for things to improve: The final step in which the Pythagorean Theorem pops out from adding the two equations for a^2 and b^2 seemed a little too quick to jump to it equaling c^2. Showing the final bits of algebra whereby the cc1 terms cancel seems appropriate since this is the punchline of the proof. But again, that's nitpicking. Excellent video overall!
4.6
i don't know about there ..., but here in india it is a standard proof in textbook...
5.9
maybe take a few more breaks in the narration ? i like it