The Coronavirus Curve - Numberphile

Ben Sparks explains (and codes) the so-called SIR Model being used to predict the spread of cornavirus (COVID-19).
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[LuganWanian]

Finally a non biased source that Ive trusted for years actually talking about the virus. Yo, I want to express my gratitude for you guys doing this.

[eoghan.]

When you can't go outside so you sit modelling death rates to take your mind off things

[josephlucatorto]

Can't wait for more geogebra let's plays

[Calber]

How's the patient?
He recovered.
So he's fine now?
Oh no, he's dead.
But you said he recovered!?
Oh yes, he's not going to infect anyone else.

[jonopriestley]

I think I’ve come to the conclusion that the reason Brady is successful in every channel he runs is because he knows exactly what to ask and when to ask it. Genius!

[DavidKyokushin]

Me : wow, the colors aren't clear. I'm colorblind and it messes me up.
''Ben is colorblind, he has no idea what these colors are''
I feel validated xD

[numberphile]

Be sure to check out the full video description (click SHOW MORE)- lots of useful links there.

[sebastianelytron]

*Me:* I'm done with this coronavirus chaos 24/7, I'm going to clear my head with some Numberphile videos

*Numberphile:*

[azzyclark]

This video has a parker-square level of numberphile production quality.

[jackwoodruff]

You joke that we are all going to be doing our own models but I am currently writing my masters dissertation on SIR models! Ive been going on about how cool mathematical epidemiology for ages and its great that people are seeing how maths is useful!

[logangrove]

Ben looks like if Russel Crowe and Andy Serkis had a baby

[IndicateADeviation]

So, I'm just a random person that was always bad at maths but found it fascinating. I've been following this channel for a while and I really want to thank you for this video. It's easy to follow even for non maths geeks and it actually might help people understand and also visualize the importance of staying at home and avoiding social contact. It makes the whole 'flatten the curve' policies tangible. So thank you!

[tanushagarwal]

9:14 petition to have a whole week's course on GeoGebra.

[lehpares]

Also, I personally consider Numberphile one of the most professionally produced channels in YouTube. The information provided is Top A, Five Class, First Rank quality from experts in the field. What a contribution to the world, Brady.

[cakes]

Numberphile: *Decides to put coronavirus in title*
Youtube: So you have chosen *_demonitization_*

[johnchessant]

This was _so_ cool. My jaw literally dropped when I saw "flattening the curve" fall out of those simple assumptions and diff-eqs.

[mebamme]

This still feels a lot more like a Numberphile video than a Skype call! Maybe it's the familiar tone of voice.

[IOffspringI]

In chemistry this is exactly how you would model a self catalysed reaction where the product also decomposes. It's nice to see the math in other applications.

[richskater]

I've actively avoided watching videos about Coronavirus during all this, but I clicked on this one in an instant.

[DaveMody]

I built your model with spreadsheet. Also back calculated the Transmission parameter with the actual population fraction that is infected right now. Thanks for the great video.