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JOHN VON NEUMANN
Kate McKeown ... Planning for MOMATH talk on Von Neumann for Monday, Nov 6th
JOHN VON NEUMANN
Kate McKeown ... Planning for MOMATH talk on Von Neumann for Monday, Nov 6th
Original article: Link to very short eBook that outlines transforming education so that people do in schools what entrepreneurs do in the world. Includes Handy acronyms.
Peter Burgess COMMENTARY
Peter Burgess
Kate McKeown Fri, Nov 3, 3:38 PM (3 days ago)
to christopher, John, Jeff, Peter, me, Robin, George, Jessica, Anthony, Nastaran, Nora
(Chattie is so forgiving of typos...another reason I love her...)
George Kledaras, she mentions Courant...an alma mater of yours!
John, might Chandrika want to come? And whoever wants to can go for coffee and talk after--the event should end by 7:30 I am guessing. It would be great if that marvelous woman math giinius you introduced to me on Monday would come out! She said she'd love to go to the Chelsea Hotel, especially after I filled her in on the fact that it is haunted....
So I asked ChatGPT4:
Who is still living in New York City who would deeply value John von Neumann and want to know people who knew him
ChatGPT wrote:br>
John von Neumann was a pioneering mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to a multitude of fields including quantum mechanics, game theory, and computer science. People who might still be living in New York City and would deeply value his work could include:
Academic Scholars and Mathematicians: Faculty and students at institutions like Columbia University, New York University (especially the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences), and the City University of New York might have a professional interest in von Neumann's work.
Computer Scientists and Technologists: Von Neumann's work laid the foundation for modern computing architectures (the von Neumann architecture). Professionals and hobbyists in the field of computer science and technology who appreciate the historical context of their field may hold von Neumann in high esteem.
Historians of Science: Individuals who specialize in the history of science, especially the development of mathematics and computing, may value von Neumann's contributions greatly.
Physicists: Von Neumann also contributed to quantum mechanics, and his texts and papers are still cited. Physicists, especially those interested in the history and foundations of quantum theory, would value his legacy.
Economists: Given his foundational work in game theory, which has applications in economics, economists may have a strong appreciation for von Neumann.
Defense and Military Analysts: Von Neumann was significantly involved with the Manhattan Project and later with the U.S. government on issues of defense. Analysts and historians in this sector might value insights from those who knew him personally.
Philosophers of Science and Mathematics: Von Neumann's work touched on fundamental aspects of logic and the philosophy of mathematics.
If you're looking to connect with people who knew von Neumann or are experts on his life and work, you might want to reach out to these groups or look for lectures, symposia, or commemorative events that focus on his legacy. Institutions like the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, where von Neumann worked, also host many scholars who are deeply familiar with his contributions and might still have personal connections to those who knew him.
Kate McKeown
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