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The mathematics of love | Hannah Fry

TED · talk · Watch on YouTube

Probability & game theorySocial issues & culture

What it is

Mathematician Hannah Fry's TED talk on patterns in dating and mate-seeking, including optimal stopping and three math-backed tips for finding a partner.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Mentioned whenever the optimal stopping or secretary problem comes up in relation to choosing a partner.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2026

What HN commenters said

  1. “Her ted talk about the math of love is so great.”

    Hannah Fry's math of love talk

    balls187, 2026-07 · Strong recommendation · in “Hannah Fry Wins the Leelavati Prize in 2026 for Mathematics Outreach”

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Topics: hannah fry, optimal stopping, ted talk, relationships, probability

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