JB diary has been getting pretty interesting

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The December JB diary showcases a shift from personal reflections to an intellectual blog format, featuring thought-provoking ideas on "virtual worlds" and "singularity." Notably, JB was invited to the Stanford math department to present a talk on Higher-Gauge theory, which explores the movement of extended objects through higher-connections and 2-groups. This evolution in content highlights JB's engagement with complex mathematical concepts and his ability to incorporate diverse perspectives through quotes and imagery.

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  • Understanding of Higher-Gauge theory
  • Familiarity with 2-groups in category theory
  • Knowledge of virtual worlds and their implications
  • Experience with academic presentation formats
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  • Explore the concept of 2-groups in category theory
  • Investigate the implications of virtual worlds in contemporary mathematics
  • Review academic presentation techniques for effective communication
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Mathematicians, educators, and students interested in advanced mathematical concepts, particularly in category theory and theoretical physics, will benefit from this discussion.

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JB diary for December already has some intriguing thought provokers.

he often has different takes on things, or he implements his takes with different pictures and quotes from other people. So here he is reflecting on "virtual worlds" and "singularity"(yes?)(no?)(other?)...

Also it is interesting that Stanford math department got him to go up there and give a talk on Higher-Gauge
(conventional connections are about moving a point, higher-connections are about moving an extended object like a string or a loop----higher-connections use 2-groups)

categorics, swallow it, it's good for you
just kidding, Kea

anyway remember when the diary used to be more a personal document with beautiful travel pictures from China and what it was like to get back home to Riverside----this month it is more like an intellectual blog with edgy ideas and quotes from other people who wrote in

here is the December JB diary
http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/diary/december_2006.html
here is the abstract of the talk at Stanford math department
http://math.stanford.edu/coll/0607/pbaez.pdf
 
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