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WHY JOURNALISTS LOVE STUPID EQUATIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS IN THE MEDIA

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Organisation:	Mathematical Sciences Section
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Date of Event:	Start Date: 06/09/2009 End Date: 06/09/2009
Time of Event:	Start time: 18:00 - End time: 19:00
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Event Summary:	PR companies realise that an easy way to create a news story is to commission a pseudo-mathematical equation. Such equations have blossomed in recent years, because journalists love them and are reluctant to let facts get in the way of a good story. Join writer Simon Singh to find out why such equations demean mathematics and mislead the public.
Audience level:	3. Everyone
Event Category:	Entertainment and culture
Keyword:	Mathematics Media
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Venue:	LT G, University of Surrey

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