PickVidsHow Imaginary Numbers Were Invented
Why it was recommended
I also highly recommend Veritasium's video[1] as an excellent explainer as well, especially regarding the roots of imaginary/complex numbers in geometry.
Strong recommendationPsyladine · Original
What it covers
Veritasium tells the history of how imaginary numbers arose from the quest for a general solution to the cubic equation, including the duels and secrecy among Renaissance. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.
Video details
- Channel
- Veritasium
- Length
- 23 min 29 sec
- Year
- 2021