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49. Mathematician Sarah Hart on Why Numbers are Music to Our Ears

People I (Mostly) Admire

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The Power of Computation and Gresham's Legacy

This chapter examines Roger Penrose's influential work, 'The Emperor's New Mind,' highlighting the significance of Turing machines in understanding computation. It also delves into the history of Gresham College and its founder, Sir Thomas Gresham, emphasizing the college's role in offering free public lectures and promoting accessible knowledge.

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