Teaching Mathematics to Computers - Modern Approaches and Challenges

Explore the fascinating intersection of mathematics and computer science in this comprehensive lecture by Kevin Buzzard from Imperial College London. Delve into the challenges and possibilities of teaching computers to understand and prove mathematical theorems, moving beyond simple calculations. Learn about the progress made in programming computers with logical reasoning and mathematical axioms, and discover how this could potentially revolutionize mathematical research. Gain insights into the current state of computer theorem provers and their potential to assist or even surpass human mathematicians in proving new theorems. Suitable for a general mathematical audience, this talk requires no prior expertise in research mathematics or computer theorem provers, making it accessible to anyone interested in the future of mathematical discovery and computation.

Kevin Buzzard (Imperial College London): Teaching mathematics to computers