Film Screening and Discussion on Pi Day 3/14
To mark Pi Day (3.14) and the infinite possibilities of mathematics, we invite you to a film screening and a follow-up discussion of the documentary Counted Out (USA, 2024, 90 min).
- Date: 14 March, 14:00 – 16:45
- Location: Eva von Bahr
- Programme: Film screening, fika, panel discussion
- The event is free, but you must reserve your seat.
The film’s theme extends beyond mathematics, touching on issues of democracy, decision-making, and formation of opinions. During the follow-up discussion, we will reflect on the film and place it in a Swedish context. Read more about the film and panel discussion below.
About the Film
Counted Out is an American documentary that premiered in 2024 and has not been publicly released but is only shown at scheduled screenings. The film explores why some people disengage from mathematics at an early stage, unknowingly closing doors to exciting careers in science, technology, medicine, and economics.
Regardless of one’s interests and career path, the film also highlights mathematical literacy as a key factor for democracy and economic opportunity. In a world driven by technology, data, and algorithms, mathematical knowledge determines who understands what is happening, who can make informed decisions, and who has the power to shape our world.
The greatest crises of our time are examined from a mathematical perspective:
- Political polarisation
- Racial bias
- Social injustice
- Economic inequality
- Climate change
- A global pandemic
Ultimately, the film raises a fundamental question for democracy: If we cannot understand the system that governs us, how much power do we really have?
The film is in English with English subtitles.
Watch the trailer and read more about the film
Post-Screening Discussion
To reflect on the film, place it in a Swedish context, and discuss the questions it raises, we are organising a follow-up discussion with the audience and an invited panel.
Panellists:
- Seidon Alsaody (Department of Mathematics)
- Kirsti Biggs (Department of Mathematics)
- Sara Hamis (Department of Information Technology)
- Patrik Thunström (Department of Physics and Astronomy)
- Niklas Zetterling (Katedralskolan)
The panel discussion will be held in Swedish.
Reserve Your Seat
The event is free of charge. Click here to book your seat.
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