The ancient logic behind the classic river crossing puzzle
Explore the mathematical depth of a famous old puzzle. This video features Dr. Annie Raymond discussing how graph theory and Alcuin numbers provide a framework for understanding complex river crossing problems.
Filmed at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI), the discussion moves beyond simple riddles to examine the underlying structure of vertex covers and graphs. By applying these mathematical concepts, we can uncover the logic of Alcuin numbers within the context of classic logic puzzles.
Source: River Crossings (and Alcuin Numbers) - Numberphile
