Surreal Numbers (writing the first book) - Numberphile

Why it was recommended

This interview is excellent

Strong recommendationknuthsat · Original2021-06

What it covers

A Numberphile interview with Donald Knuth about how he came to write the first book on surreal numbers after a lunch with John Conway. He tells the story casually in about 14. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Numberphile

Length

14 min 6 sec

Year

2016

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