Can category theory help us map the mysteries of consciousness?
In short: In this Q&A session at The Royal Institution, mathematician Eugenia Cheng addresses complex inquiries regarding the intersection of pure mathematics, artificial intelligence, and the human mind.
Following her formal presentation, Eugenia Cheng engages with an audience to explore whether mathematical frameworks can map consciousness or if category theory holds utility in the pursuit of artificial intelligence. Cheng, a mathematician who has held positions at the University of Cambridge and the University of Sheffield, brings her expertise in category theory to these philosophical and scientific frontiers.
Beyond theoretical inquiry, Cheng's work focuses on making mathematics accessible to the public, aiming to eliminate 'math phobia.' Her published works include the acclaimed 2015 book How to Bake Pi and the Royal Society Science Book Prize shortlisted title, Beyond Infinity.
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