When You Learn a New Language to Read a Single Book In 1984, the legendary Alexander Grothendieck released one of the greatest mathematical texts of the century: “Esquisse d’un Programme.” It became a viral hit. Like an epic novel, it painted a sweeping vision of the … 23. Sep 2016 | By Ben Orlin | 0 comments
Casual Attire and Formal Proof Informality is the watchword here at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum. Even the most distinguished participants go by Bob or Fred or Len rather than Herr Professor Doktor. In this casual social atmosphere, however, formality of … 03. Sep 2015 | By Brian Hayes | 0 comments
Voevodsky’s Mathematical Revolution On last Thursday at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum, Vladimir Voevodsky gave perhaps the most revolutionary scientific talk I’ve ever heard. I doubt if it generated much buzz among the young scientists in advance, though, because … 01. Oct 2013 | By Julie Rehmeyer | 0 comments