Mathematical Hugs (and Chiral Knots) - Numberphile

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Videos by Brady Haran
Editing and animation in this video by Pete McPartlan

[KatzRool]

I feel like this video was just made as an excuse for Ayliean to hug her mum for 5 minutes and I'm alright with that.

[davidgillies]

This is the sweetest thing I'll likely see all day. Hug your mum when you get the chance, people!

[obnoxious]

Most wholesome video on Numberphile :3

[idiotsandwich]

gosh, these guys connect everything to math, from cutting a cake to just hugging someone

[ADavidJohnson]

The “handed-ness” of the knots demonstrated with literal hugs and hand-holding was really clever.

[tjdickinson]

As an expat who hasn't been able to hug his mum in 3 years, I found this video heartwarming, but indeed, the 'normal' hug is the best.

[geraldsnodd]

5:01
"Its always ok to hug your mum any way you like."
WELL SAID
Also I liked the trefoil-knot hug the most.

[stephensheppard]

Absolutely delightful! I just have two requests. 1 - can we see MORE parents of mathematicians in future videos? and 2 - what is this "knots fewer than 8 crossings are alternating" business? Sounds like an interesting theorem for a future video! Why 8? Inquiring minds want to know.

[giogio]

Two things shown in this video are universal:
- Mathematics
- Moms' love

[ButzPunk]

Never thought of a hug as a knot before, but now I'll never be able (k)not to!

[WilliamLeeSims]

Such a cool and unique way to demonstrate knots!

[the-chenergy]

Absolutely and mathematically the sweetest and cutest thing I've seen in a while. Go hug your mom, kids! ❤

[primenumberbuster]

This takes "Mathematics is the mother of all subjects" to a whole new level.

[adamplace]

That was a seriously intuitive demonstration and also put a huge smile on my face. How cool!

[edsanville]

The creativity level here is over 9, 000.

[floyo]

1:48 This is the just the normal hug for the boys. Slapping each others backs is also part of it

[CommonCommiestudios]

As someone who is into maths and has finally hugged someone in the last month after distancing myself from everyone, this seems awfully convenient

[TheMetal]

Never thought my old maths teacher (ayliean) would appear on numberphile

[UnknownCleric]

This is easily the cutest analogy we've seen on Numberphile. Love the coordination with their movements, and I love how Ayliean found a way to include her mother in her work. It's adorable! ^^

[greggashgarian]

That was the sweetest math lesson I've ever seen. Thanks mom!