So much noise, so many opinions. Perhaps time for Occam's Razor to start its scientific shaving?
Oxford Mathematics Public Lecture: Alan Champneys - Why pedestrian bridges wobble: Synchronisation and the wisdom of the crowd
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In this latest Oxford Mathematics Public Lecture Alan Champneys argues that Mathematics is at its best when it challenges assumptions. For example the wobbling of the Millennium Bridge in London in 2000.
Caused by crowds synchronising? Alan begs to differ.
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