Mathematicians Interview

By Xah Lee. Date: .

Louis Kauffman, knot theory, Kauffman polynomial

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  • https://youtu.be/fGB94bah1PM
  • A conversation between Louis Kauffman and Stephen Wolfram at the Wolfram Summer School 2021
  • Jul 30, 2021
  • Wolfram

Louis Hirsch Kauffman (born 1945). Mathematician, topologist.

Andrew Strominger. Quantum gravity, string theory

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  • https://youtu.be/mbtXJonc83M
  • A conversation between Andy Strominger and Stephen Wolfram at the Wolfram Summer School 2021
  • Jul 30, 2021
  • Wolfram

Gregory Chaitin, algorithmic complexity, Chaitin's constant

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  • https://youtu.be/d8MWRkS1pek
  • A conversation between Gregory Chaitin and Stephen Wolfram at the Wolfram Summer School 2021
  • Jul 30, 2021
  • Wolfram

math Chaitin's constant Chaitin's constant this is when, computer science enters the twilight zone. if you understand it, let me know. i want to kiss your ass.

Bob Coecke, Quantum Picturalism, ZX-calculus

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Jan Ambjørn, physics, Causal Dynamical Triangulation Theory

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