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UnavailableOxford Mathematics London Public Lecture: Timothy Gowers - Productive generalization: one reason we will never run out of interesting mathematical questions
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Oxford Mathematics London Public Lecture: Timothy Gowers - Productive generalization: one reason we will never run out of interesting mathematical que…

FromThe Secrets of Mathematics


Currently unavailable

Oxford Mathematics London Public Lecture: Timothy Gowers - Productive generalization: one reason we will never run out of interesting mathematical que…

FromThe Secrets of Mathematics

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Length:
89 minutes
Released:
Nov 27, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In our Oxford Mathematics London Public Lecture Tim Gowers uses the principle of generalization to show how mathematics progresses in its relentless pursuit of problems. After the lecture in a fascinating Q&A with Hannah Fry, Tim discusses how he approaches problems, both mathematical and personal.

Oxford Mathematics Public Lectures are generously supported by XTX Markets.
Released:
Nov 27, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (93)

A series of talks and lectures from Oxford Mathematicians exploring the power and beauty of their subject. These talks would appeal to anyone interested in mathematics and its ever-growing range of applications from medicine to economics and beyond.