

Joel David Hamkins: Philosophy of Mathematics and Truth
7 snips Aug 17, 2023
Renowned mathematician and philosopher Joel David Hamkins discusses concepts of truth and proof in mathematics, including the completeness and incompleteness theorems. He explores the beauty of abstract mathematics and the importance of following one's interests. The chapter also addresses online presence and ongoing projects, as well as the question of choosing a representative for AI superintelligence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Abstraction, Beauty, and Numbers
02:20 • 11min
Exploring the Concept of Proof
13:06 • 24min
Incompleteness: Expanding Mathematical Understanding
37:11 • 27min
Exploring the Beauty of Abstract Mathematics
01:03:42 • 16min
Exploring Online Presence and Ongoing Projects
01:19:47 • 3min
The Question of Choosing a Representative for AI Superintelligence
01:22:45 • 5min