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We are all familiar with the magic of a circle and the mysterious relationship between the
distance around and the distance across, known as pi. No matter the size of the circle, this
relationship always holds, capturing our imagination with its infinite digits and profound mystery.
But circles aren't the only shapes with intriguing mysteries. Consider a right triangle: with side
lengths "a" and "b" and hypotenuse "c", and we can relate all 3 sides in one formula. This
classic mathematical gem has fascinated us for millennia.
As mathematicians, we are drawn to proving its truth, and, remarkably, there are hundreds of
them. For fun, I analyzed three of these proofs in detail and discovered something surprising. I
created a video series that investigates these proofs. What I found is that despite their different
structures and logic, all three proofs revealed a hidden relationship within every right triangle,
similar to pi's role in circles.
Join me in discovering new insights into ancient truths.
Here is a summary of the videos in the Pythagorean Video Series
Section Video count Link Length Title Description
A Pythagorean Theorem This is a short introduction to a 2 part 10 video series on the Pythagorean theorem. In this video, I explain why I created
Introduction Video 3:18 Story Introduction (Pilot) these videos and what to expect.
Here is a beta version of the video for the simple proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. It is proof 1 of 3 in our video series.
Part 1: Following Brilliance 1 Video 10:57 Brilliance Simplified This has been labeled as the shortest possible proof.
A Special way to calculate As I was reviewing the different proofs of the pythagorean theorem, I struggled with the formula for the area of a triangle. I
Part 1: Following Brilliance 2 Video 7:18 the triangle area (Beta) knew the area formula but I was missing some hidden secrets. I share the secrets in this short video.
In this video, we delve into one of math’s most celebrated proofs: Euclid's Proof from Elements (Proposition 1.47). Journey
back 2000 years and step into the geometric mindset of the Greeks, where we transform land and agricultural fields into a
canvas of profound mathematical principles. With a story of a farmer named Leo, we illustrate the timeless truth of the
The iconic proof of the Pythagorean Theorem through Euclid’s ingenious geometric constructions. Witness the elegance and brilliance of Euclid’s
Pythagorean Theorem by proof and appreciate how ancient geometry shapes our modern understanding. Here's a chance to see the beauty of math
Part 1: Following Brilliance 3 Video 7:49 Euclid in action!
In this video, we delve deeper into the Pythagorean Theorem by examining the intricate beauty of the area formula for
triangles and its interaction with other geometric shapes. As we prepare to explore a new proof by Ann Condit, we take a
moment to appreciate the elegance of how the area of dynamically changing triangles can still equate to a static triangle's
area, emphasizing the constancy of geometric relationships. This understanding sets the stage for Ann’s innovative proof,
More area ideas about demonstrating that mathematical truths are timeless and continually rediscovered, connecting us through the universal
Part 1: Following Brilliance 4 Video 2:58 triangles language of geometry.
Our journey through the Pythagorean Theorem proofs began with simple methods and Euclid’s classical proof. Now, in our
last video of Part 1, we explore Ann Condit’s unique 1938 proof from South Bend, Indiana. Ann Condit’s proof is a testament
to fresh perspectives in mathematics, showing the depth and beauty of the Pythagorean Theorem. Her proof is the only
Part 1: Following Brilliance 5 Video 11:13 Brilliance Now proof that uses the midpoint of the hypotenuse to draw all her segments.
Part 2: Lost and on my own 1 Video In progress
Part 2: Lost and on my own 2 Video In progress
Part 2: Lost and on my own 3 Video In progress
Conclusion Video In progress
