The unexpected math of origami - Evan Zodl
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Origami, which literally translates to “folding paper,” is a Japanese practice dating back to at least the 17th century. In origami, a single, traditionally square sheet of paper can be transformed into almost any shape, purely by folding. The same simple concepts yield everything from a paper crane with about 20 steps, to a dragon with over 1,000 steps. Evan Zodl explores the ancient art form.
How could an object you use in your daily life be improved with the help of origami?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Evan Zodl
- Director Charlotte Arene
- Narrator Jack Cutmore-Scott
- Animator Charlotte Arene
- Sound Designer Amanda P.H. Bennett, cAMP Studio, Salil Bhayani
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Editorial Producer Elizabeth Cox
- Script Editor Alex Gendler
- Fact-Checker Eden Girma
