Berkeley in the 80s - Manuel Blum's Contributions to Computing Theory

Explore the second episode of a video interview series featuring Turing Laureates who conducted groundbreaking research on computing theory at Berkeley. Delve into the insights and experiences of Manuel Blum, the 1995 ACM A.M. Turing Award recipient, as he discusses his motivations, advising style, and influential ideas. Discover Blum's secrets to effective advising, his thoughts on Warren S. McCulloch, and his contributions to recursive functions and complexity theory. Learn about his journey to Berkeley, the new phase in his career, and his work in number theory. Gain perspective on the current state of computer science and Blum's vision for the future. Investigate his fascination with consciousness, self-awareness, and its presence in animals. Hosted by Umesh Vazirani, this 44-minute interview offers a captivating look into the mind of a pioneering computer scientist and his lasting impact on the field.

Introduction
What motivated you
Advising style
Ideas
Secrets to advising
Warren S McCulloch
Recursive Functions
Complexity Theory
What brought you to Berkeley
New phase in your career
Number theory
How far are we
Whats next
Why consciousness
Selfaware
Selfawareness in animals
Back in Berkeley