Numbers - From Merely Big to Unimaginable - Lecture 9

Explore the fascinating world of large numbers in this 28-minute conference talk. Delve into topics ranging from the distribution of prime numbers to complex mathematical concepts like the Ackerman function and Ramsey Theory. Learn about various notations and functions used to represent incredibly large values, including Arrow notation and the Afternoon Function. Gain insights into the limits of computation with discussions on Turing Machines and their role in understanding vast numerical scales. Discover how mathematicians approach and conceptualize numbers that go beyond merely big to truly unimaginable proportions.

Intro
What do you need
What is the extent of numbers
The distribution of prime numbers
Ackerman
Operator sequence
Notation
One Arrow
Afternoon Function
Act Function
Large Numbers
Turing Machine
Ramsey Theory