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Charles Cox: The Art of Proving the Impossible

Abstract: I recall, quite recently, being told by a mathematician that “if we can define it, it exists”. This is actually very false, e.g. see Russell’s Paradox.

Some would say this is frightening, but really it is amazing that, using mathematics, we can investigate the foundations of mathematics itself. My aim will be to provide some neat examples around this idea, keeping everything quite light.

 

Join Matrix with Charles Cox, who lectures Linear Algebra 1B and Linear Algebra 2, in a talk on logic, where he shines a light on why (hopefully) maths is built on solid foundations.

 

Booking is encouraged for this event.

This is an alcohol-free event.

Venue/Timing

Venue : Fry Building G.10

Type: Alcohol Free Events, Free, Talks and Lectures

Start Date: Thursday 10-10-2024 - 18:30

End date: Thursday 10-10-2024 - 19:30

Capacity: 169

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Contact Details

Will Cooke

ot22566@bristol.ac.uk

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