Why should you love prime numbers? In this lively and humorous talk, mathematician Iain Webb explains primes and their special role in nature and civilization.

Iain Webb is a teacher of mathematics whose goal it to get people passionate about the subject. A graduate with an MA in mathematics from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, Iain has taught at universities and schools in Great Britain, China, the Kyrgyz Republic and Georgia. He has previously co-authored courses for students taking non-mathematical academic routes, and he aims to show people, specifically his students, the hidden, number-related patterns around us.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx.