Mathematics and Cryptography - A Marriage of Convenience?

Explore the intersection of mathematics and cryptography in this invited talk given by Alice Silverberg at Eurocrypt 2020. Delve into various topics including communication, Cayley, Carl Rubin, and the interconnectedness of the academic world. Examine the costs associated with attending conferences, the role of publications and awards in academia, and the importance of reviewers and editors. Discuss fundamental differences between disciplines, the systematization of knowledge, and cultural disparities within the field. Gain insights into the relationship between mathematics and cryptography, and consider thought-provoking ideas about the academic landscape.

Introduction
Talk
Communication
Cayley
Carl Rubin
Kindness
Its an interconnected world
Food for thought
Cost of attending conferences
Ants
Publications
Awards
Unmuted
Reviewers
Editors
Overstatement
Fundamental Differences
Systematization of Knowledge
Cultural Differences