The idea of proof is fundamental to mathematics. We could argue that science consists of testable theories, and therefore that it is about what can be disproved, not what can be proved. In law, the test is “beyond reasonable doubt”.
Famous conjectures in mathematics have been tested by computers for trillions of numbers – but we still call them conjectures.
In this lecture we’ll talk about what mathematicians mean by proof, and I’ll show you some of my favourites.
The talk will be given by Professor Sarah Hart.
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2024-06-04 13:00 2024-06-04 13:00 Europe/London A Mathematician’s View of Proof In this lecture we’ll talk about what mathematicians mean by proof, and I’ll show you some of my favourites. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2024/06/04/a-mathematicians-view-of-proof-389005 Barnard's Inn Hall,86 Fetter Lane,Just off Holborn,LondonLocation
Barnard's Inn Hall,
Just off Holborn,
London,
EC4A 1AD
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