The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets
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The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets is a popular science book by Simon Singh that explores the surprising depth of mathematics hidden in episodes of the animated TV show The Simpsons (and Futurama).
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| The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets Context triple: [Simon Singh, notableWork, The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets]
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A.
Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities
Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities is a popular science book that presents an entertaining collection of mathematical puzzles, paradoxes, anecdotes, and surprising facts aimed at a general audience.
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B.
The Great Mathematical Problems
The Great Mathematical Problems is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that explores some of the most famous unsolved and historically significant problems in mathematics for a general audience.
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C.
Letters to a Young Mathematician
"Letters to a Young Mathematician" is a popular science book by Ian Stewart that offers personal, accessible guidance on the nature of mathematical thinking and the life of a mathematician.
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D.
How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking
"How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking" is a popular mathematics book by Jordan Ellenberg that explores how mathematical ideas and reasoning illuminate everyday life, decision-making, and public policy.
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E.
The Joy of x
The Joy of x is a popular mathematics book by Steven Strogatz that uses everyday stories and clear explanations to reveal the beauty and relevance of math in daily life.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets Target entity description: The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets is a popular science book by Simon Singh that explores the surprising depth of mathematics hidden in episodes of the animated TV show The Simpsons (and Futurama).
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A.
Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities
Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities is a popular science book that presents an entertaining collection of mathematical puzzles, paradoxes, anecdotes, and surprising facts aimed at a general audience.
-
B.
The Great Mathematical Problems
The Great Mathematical Problems is a popular mathematics book by Ian Stewart that explores some of the most famous unsolved and historically significant problems in mathematics for a general audience.
-
C.
Letters to a Young Mathematician
"Letters to a Young Mathematician" is a popular science book by Ian Stewart that offers personal, accessible guidance on the nature of mathematical thinking and the life of a mathematician.
-
D.
How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking
"How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking" is a popular mathematics book by Jordan Ellenberg that explores how mathematical ideas and reasoning illuminate everyday life, decision-making, and public policy.
-
E.
The Joy of x
The Joy of x is a popular mathematics book by Steven Strogatz that uses everyday stories and clear explanations to reveal the beauty and relevance of math in daily life.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | popular science book ⓘ |
| author | Simon Singh ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| describes |
mathematical Easter eggs in Futurama
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mathematical Easter eggs in The Simpsons ⓘ mathematical jokes in The Simpsons ⓘ use of Fermat’s Last Theorem in episodes ⓘ use of calculus references in episodes ⓘ use of complex numbers in episodes ⓘ use of infinity and large numbers in episodes ⓘ use of number theory references in episodes ⓘ use of prime numbers in episodes ⓘ use of topology jokes in episodes ⓘ use of π (pi) in episodes ⓘ |
| explores |
how writers insert advanced mathematics into scripts
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relationship between popular culture and mathematics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
mathematician-writers on Futurama
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mathematician-writers on The Simpsons ⓘ |
| genre |
popular mathematics
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television studies ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
audiobook edition
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ebook edition ⓘ hardcover edition ⓘ paperback edition ⓘ |
| hasPart |
analysis of mathematical references in Futurama
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analysis of mathematical references in The Simpsons ⓘ |
| isAbout |
hidden mathematics in television comedy
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mathematical education through popular media ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Futurama
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The Simpsons ⓘ mathematics ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| mentions |
David X. Cohen
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Euler’s identity ⓘ Fermat’s Last Theorem ⓘ
linked to:
Fermat's Last Theorem
Futurama ⓘ Matt Groening ⓘ Mersenne primes ⓘ Riemann hypothesis ⓘ The Simpsons ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 2013 ⓘ |
| publisher | Bloomsbury ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
fans of Futurama
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fans of The Simpsons ⓘ general readers interested in mathematics ⓘ |
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