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"'''The Prisoner of Benda'''"<ref name="aps-position">{{cite web |url=http://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/201005/profiles.cfm |title=Profiles in Versatility: |publisher=American Physics Society |author=Levine, Alaina G. |accessdate=2010-05-15 |quote=In an ''APS News'' exclusive, Cohen reveals for the first time that in the 10th episode of the upcoming season, tentatively entitled | "'''The Prisoner of Benda'''"<ref name="aps-position">{{cite web |url=http://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/201005/profiles.cfm |title=Profiles in Versatility: |publisher=American Physics Society |author=Levine, Alaina G. |accessdate=2010-05-15 |quote=In an ''APS News'' exclusive, Cohen reveals for the first time that in the 10th episode of the upcoming season, tentatively entitled "The Prisoner of Benda", a theorem based on group theory was specifically written (and proven!) by staffer/PhD mathematician Ken Keeler to explain a plot twist.}}</ref> is the ninety-eighth episode of ''[[Futurama]]'', the tenth of the [[Season 6|sixth production season]] and the [[Broadcast season 7|seventh broadcast season]]. | ||
== The story == | == The story == | ||
A revolutionary invention allows the crew members to exchange minds.<ref name="msn"/> According to [[David X. Cohen]], writer [[Ken Keeler]] penned a theorem (and proof thereof) based on group theory, then used it to explain a plot twist in this episode.<ref name="aps-position" /> | |||
According to [[David X. Cohen]], writer [[Ken Keeler]] penned a theorem (and proof thereof) based on group theory, then used it to explain a plot twist in this episode.<ref name="aps-position" /> | |||
== References == | == References == |
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"The Prisoner of Benda"[2] is the ninety-eighth episode of Futurama, the tenth of the sixth production season and the seventh broadcast season.
The story
A revolutionary invention allows the crew members to exchange minds.[1] According to David X. Cohen, writer Ken Keeler penned a theorem (and proof thereof) based on group theory, then used it to explain a plot twist in this episode.[2]
References
- ^ a b Futurama: 'A Prisioner of Benda' Episode Info. (MSN TV.) 23 June 2010. Retrieved on 23 June 2010.
- ^ a b "In an APS News exclusive, Cohen reveals for the first time that in the 10th episode of the upcoming season, tentatively entitled "The Prisoner of Benda", a theorem based on group theory was specifically written (and proven!) by staffer/PhD mathematician Ken Keeler to explain a plot twist."
Levine, Alaina G.. "Profiles in Versatility:". American Physics Society. Retrieved on 15 May 2010.