High Anxieties - The Mathematics of Chaos (2008)
The documentary looks at the modern advances in mathematics and how they affect our understanding of physics, economics, environmental issues and human psychology, as well as how developments in 20th Century mathematics have affected our view of the world, and particularly how the financial economy and earth’s environment are now seen as inherently unpredictable. The film examines the influence the work of Henri Poincare and Alexander Lyapunov had on later developments in mathematics. It includes interviews with David Ruelle, about chaos theory and turbulence, the economist Paul Ormerod about the unpredictability of economic systems, and James Lovelock the founder of Gaia theory about climate change and tipping points in the environment. As we approach tipping points in both the economy and the climate, the film examines the mathematics we have been reluctant to face up to and asks if, even now, we would rather bury our heads in the sand rather than face harsh truths.
Cast
- James Lovelock - Himself
- David Malone - Presenter
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is High Anxieties - The Mathematics of Chaos about?
- The documentary looks at the modern advances in mathematics and how they affect our understanding of physics, economics, environmental issues and human psychology, as well as how developments in 20th Century mathematics have affected our view of the world, and particularly how the financial economy and earth’s environment are now seen as inherently unpredictable. The film examines the influence the work of Henri Poincare and Alexander Lyapunov had on later developments in mathematics. It includes interviews with David Ruelle, about chaos theory and turbulence, the economist Paul Ormerod about the unpredictability of economic systems, and James Lovelock the founder of Gaia theory about climate change and tipping points in the environment. As we approach tipping points in both the economy and the climate, the film examines the mathematics we have been reluctant to face up to and asks if, even now, we would rather bury our heads in the sand rather than face harsh truths.
- Who directed High Anxieties - The Mathematics of Chaos?
- High Anxieties - The Mathematics of Chaos was directed by David Malone.
- Who stars in High Anxieties - The Mathematics of Chaos?
- High Anxieties - The Mathematics of Chaos stars James Lovelock, David Malone.
- How long is High Anxieties - The Mathematics of Chaos?
- High Anxieties - The Mathematics of Chaos has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is High Anxieties - The Mathematics of Chaos?
- High Anxieties - The Mathematics of Chaos is a Documentary film.