An interview with Matt Parker - Abel prize 2024

CZcamsr and host of the 2024 Abel Prize announcement, Matt Parker, answers some questions about his relationship to the Abel Prize, maths and his work as a maths communicator!
Produced by: Eivind Lotsberg
0:00 What is your relationship with The Abel Prize?
0:30 What do you find interesting about Talagrand's work?
1:26 What got you started as a maths teacher?
2:12 What keeps you coming back to mathematics?
3:15 Why do mathematical errors interest you?
4:30 How do you make abstract mathematics comprehensible?
5:26 What makes mathematics fun for you?
6:08 What are the benefits of different ways of communicating maths?
7:40 Any tips for aspiring maths communicators?

[@kamilziemian995]

It seems weird, but I think Matt Parker can bring more popular attention to Albe Prize. And this is probably why he was hosting it.

[@MIILKEYS]

He's a great mathematics communicator!

[@pratibhagupta8887]

Love the T-shirt 🥹

[@leyollo]

The best match ever, Matt Parker hosting Abel Prize. Scientists should gather stadiums, and popular science should be as cool as punk rock.

[@janklaas6885]

📍7:32

[@gilliandonovan4741]

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