Berkeley in the 80s - Episode 1- Shafi Goldwasser

Explore the first episode of a video interview series featuring Turing Laureates who conducted groundbreaking research on computing theory at Berkeley in the 1980s. Delve into a fascinating conversation with Shafi Goldwasser, covering her journey into computer science, favorite results, and contributions to interactive proofs and zero-knowledge protocols. Gain insights into her research philosophy, collaborations, and experiences at Berkeley and MIT. Learn about the impact of the Turing Award on her life and career, and hear her thoughts on mentorship and the future of computer science. Discover the rich history of theoretical computer science through the eyes of one of its most influential figures in this 57-minute video produced by the Simons Institute.

Introduction
About Shafi
How Shafi got into computer science
Carnegie Mellon
Favorite Results
Proof
Poker
Interactive proofs
Shafis role
Algorithm vs Proof
Proof Algorithm
Property Testing
Research Philosophy
Curiosity Driven Research
Expectations vs Reality
Zero Knowledge
TCC
Collaborations
Berkeley vs MIT
Turing Award
How does it affect you
Nobel Prize
Prize Money
Community
Mentorship
Future of computer science