Math-Life Balance
Math-Life Balance
Mura Yakerson
Interview with Kevin Buzzard
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Nov 29, 2021 at 10:38 am.
teaser
Kevin’s t-shirt
imagination in math
computers vs humans
computers and infinity
math as a zen puzzle
role of fashion in math
mathematicians detecting mistakes
imperfections in our math
when the dust settles
not caring what people think
how to entertain kids in the subway
babies as the way to understand humanity
doing math when you have 3 kids
writing papers with non-mathematicians
why kids are forced to memorize math?
doing exams vs learning math
unusual advice for students
the answer to the ultimate question
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Show notes
Kevin Buzzard is a professor in Imperial College London working in number theory and formal proof verification. In this interview, Kevin shares his views on the role of computers in doing math, tells about his experience of upbringing 3 kids as a researcher and raises questions about the way we approach math education. Lots of glorious laughter and unforgettable facial expressions are included!
Kevin's homepage: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/k.buzzard
Channel podcast: https://anchor.fm/math-life-balance​​​​
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