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The Calculus of Love

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Video of the Week #73, December 12th, 2012: From:The Calculus of Love by Caleb A. Scharf at Life, Unbounded. Source:Dan Clifton This week's video is a short film by director Dan Clifton called The Calculus of Love. It's a story of science, obsessions, and of course love. The question is whether it's human love or the tormented love of an elusive mathematical truth. We were astonished at how quickly the film pulls you into its intense worlds. Take a look and see what you think!