Michael Harris
Biography
Michael Harris is a mathematician known for his work in number theory, arithmetic geometry, automorphic forms, and the Langlands program. He holds a joint appointment at Columbia University and is professor emeritus at Universite Paris Cite.
Sample Works
Roundtable Appearances
October 21, 2023 · ▶ Video
Permanence and Impermanence of Mathematical Concepts
The roundtable examines how mathematical concepts have evolved throughout history. Starting with the concept of "five," it traces how humanity's understanding of numbers has...
Michael Harris, Barry Mazur, Nathalie Sinclair, Alma Steingart, Jared Weinstein
December 7, 2019 · ▶ Video
Mathematics and Other Realities
The question of what the world in which we live consists of is as old as mankind itself. In philosophical jargon, this is the question of the ontological basis of reality. With...
Harald Atmanspacher, Hartry Field, Markus Gabriel, Michael Harris, Kristopher McDaniel, Alma Steingart
October 5, 2019 · ▶ Video
Mechanization of Math
The roundtable explores how mathematical proofs too complex for human verification are now being certified by machine systems. It addresses whether mathematics should require...
Stephanie Dick, Branden Fitelson, Thomas Callister Hales, Michael Harris, Francesca Rossi
December 1, 2018 · ▶ Video
The Beauty and Unity of Mathematics
The roundtable explores mathematical proof and verification. "Proof, in the form of step by step deduction, following the rules of logical reasoning, is the ultimate test of...
Avner Ash, Garry Hagberg, Michael Harris, Barry Mazur, Peter Pesic