The Hardest Problem in Type Theory - Computerphile

Equality sounds a straightforward idea, but there are subtle problems in theoretical computer science. Professor Thorsten Altenkirch explains how his late friend Martin Hofmann solved one of the biggest problems.

More of Thorsten on Type Theory: https://bit.ly/C_Thor_playlist

Thorsten's paper dedicated to Martin: https://bit.ly/C_Thor_Paper

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This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.

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