We are a new bi-weekly podcast where logic, mathematics, philosophy, and computer science meet. aboutlogic features in-depth conversations with people working in and around the foundations of these subjects. We talk about topics ranging from the foundations of computer science and set theory to critical thinking, puzzles, and what academic life is really like—its motivations, frustrations, and surprises.
aboutlogic
Claim This Podcastby Deniz Sarikaya, Thorsten Altenkirch
17 episodes
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Podcast Overview
We are a new bi-weekly podcast where logic, mathematics, philosophy, and computer science meet. aboutlogic features in-depth conversations with people working in and around the foundations of these subjects. We talk about topics ranging from the foundations of computer science and set theory to critical thinking, puzzles, and what academic life is really like—its motivations, frustrations, and surprises.
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1/14/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 24, 2026
aboutlogic: premises #02 | Hilbert’s Hotel & Cantor’s Infinity: The Story of Set Theory
Your support helps us keep these conversations going! If you’d like to contribute, you can buy us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/aboutlogic What is set theory—a foundation of math or a science of infinity? In this aboutlogic: premises episode, Deniz and Thorsten explore the history, paradoxes, and philosophical debates behind set theory. From Cantor’s diagonal argument to Hilbert’s Hotel and the role of ZFC, they discuss why set theory became the language of mathematics—and where its limits lie. Join the Discussion: Have questions or thoughts to share? Drop a comment below and engage in a discussion with fellow viewers and experts.
June 17, 2026
#14 aboutlogic | Dana Scott – Lambda Calculus, Forcing & the Foundations of Math
aboutlogic #14 | Turing Award winner Dana Scott joins us to discuss his groundbreaking work on lambda calculus, forcing, and Boolean-valued models and how these ideas revolutionized set theory and computability. From his collaborations with Kleene and Solovay to his thoughts on constructive mathematics, Scott shares insights into the history and future of logical foundations. Hear anecdotes about Gödel’s unpublished ideas, Einstein’s influence, and the telephone conversations that shaped modern logic.
June 10, 2026
aboutlogic: premises #01 | Is Math a Story? A Constructivist Perspective and Captain Ahab's Dilemma
Our weekly Premises: Behind-the-scenes thoughts, deep dives, and the ideas that didn’t fit into the main episodes. Is mathematics a discovery or a story we tell ourselves? In this first aboutlogic: premises episode, Deniz and Thorsten explore why math might be more like fiction than absolute truth and what that means for logic, proof, and the future of the field.
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