Simon Peyton Jones
Royal Society member, former university computer science professor, Haskell contributor and computing education advocate; discusses computing education, functional programming, and his work as a computing fellow at Epic Games.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 26min
How to Discover the Binary System as a Child • Simon Peyton Jones & Chelsea Troy
Join Simon Peyton Jones, a Royal Society member and Haskell contributor, alongside Chelsea Troy, an MLOps Tech Lead at Mozilla. They delve into the spark that led Simon to invent the binary system during a school exercise, highlighting the importance of teaching problem-solving over simply providing answers. The duo discusses the role of concrete contexts in learning, from using Scratch to hands-on projects, and Simon shares insights from his work on the Verse programming language at Epic Games, emphasizing elegance in functional programming.
Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 23min
Verse, Haskell & Core Language Design (with Simon Peyton Jones)
Simon Peyton Jones, a veteran language designer and researcher, talks about building a large language from a small, tightly designed core. He discusses his work on the Verse programming language which blends functional programming with logic languages like Prolog. Simon also discusses the importance of teaching computer science in education and reshaping the way it is taught in England.
Aug 30, 2023 • 54min
Simon Peyton Jones: In Pursuit of Simplicity
In this episode, computer scientist Simon Peyton Jones discusses his love for programming, his approach to complex problems, Tim Sweeny's metaverse vision, and the importance of coding for children. They also delve into his journey with functional programming, the origins of Haskell, important lessons from designing the language, and the significance of teaching computer science in schools.
