The Numberphile Podcast

The Numeracy Ambassador - with Simon Pampena

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The Numeracy Ambassador - with Simon Pampena

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Speaking with Simon Pampena, Australia's National Numeracy Ambassador who once dreamed of being a Jedi.

Simon Pampena website

Videos with Simon on Numberphile

Epic Circles and The Legend of Question Six

Simon on Twitter

Beyond 2000

The Malls' Balls are also discussed in our Quiz Episode with Matt Parker

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