Tag Archives: Akhil Mathew

Xena on Counterexamples

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Persiflage

There is an interesting post here on Xena’s blog. I don’t centre “proof” in mathematics to anywhere near the extent that Kevin does, but I think emphasizing that distinction obscures the fact that our opinions about mathematics, mathematicians, and, I … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Attractions

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Persiflage

There’s a packed schedule for graduate classes at Chicago next Fall: Ngô Bảo Châu on automorphic forms (TueTh 11:00-12:30), Akhil Mathew on perfectoid spaces (MWF 12:30-1:30), and George Boxer and me on (higher) Hida theory (MW 1:30-3:00). Strap yourself in! … Continue reading →

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