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Infinity: The Science of Endless | 2014
Infinity: The Science of Endless | 2014 Ambakisye-Okang Dukuzumurenyi 9 Views • 5 years ago

"The infinite! No other question has ever moved so profoundly the spirit of man," said David Hilbert, one of the most influential mathematicians of the 19th century. A subject extensively studied by philosophers, mathematicians, and more recently, physicists and cosmologists, infinity still stands as an enigma of the intellectual world. Thinkers clash over questions such as: Does infinity exist? Can it be found in the physical world? What types of infinity are there? Through an interdisciplinary discussion with some of the world's leading thinkers, this program will delve into the many facets of infinity and address some of the deepest questions and controversies that mention of the infinite continues to inspire.

This program is part of the Big Ideas Series, made possible with support from the John Templeton Foundation.

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Original Program Date: May 31, 2013
MODERATOR: Keith Devlin
PARTICIPANTS: Raphael Bousso, Philip Clayton, Steven Strogatz, W. Hugh Woodin

What is Infinity? 00:04

Philip Clayton and the history of Infinity? 2:34

Philosopher Mahavira's role in infinity. 7:22

Steven Strogatz and the mathematics of infinity. 14:16

Hilbert's infinite hotel 18:04

What is Cantor's diagonal proof? 25:05

Continuum hypothesis and what it means to infinity. 28:16

Hugh Woodin and solving the Continuum hypothesis 29:44

Raphael Bousso on infinity and its role in physics. 37:20

Using infinity to make accurate predictions. 47:35

Infinity: Mathematics, Physics and Philosophy. 53:04

Mathematical equivalence of full sentences. 57:10

What is infinity only works as a mental concept? 1:06:30

Final thoughts on infinity? 1:14:20

Alleviating Hunger and Poverty Through Agriculture: Today’s Youth – Tomorrow’s Leaders | 15 Feb 2021
Alleviating Hunger and Poverty Through Agriculture: Today’s Youth – Tomorrow’s Leaders | 15 Feb 2021 Ambakisye-Okang Dukuzumurenyi 41 Views • 5 years ago

On yearly basis, Nigeria graduates undergo the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. The service year provides time for young people to develop and establish common ties, fostering national unity in this way.

Important for every youth, this is a time in which career choices are made, job experience in specific disciplines is obtained, and the spirit of self-reliance is acquired by developing work skills. With expanded prospects for self-employment in agriculture, its portrayal as an outdated, unprofitable, and backbreaking occupation by many educated young people limits its potential as a career choice and occupational preference.

This perception is inaccurate, with very few youths being exposed to knowledge on agricultural production and processing techniques and know-how of obtaining financial, land, business, and market information. Hence, it is important to provide youth that are in the NYSC program with opportunities to learn more about agriculture or agribusiness and appreciate how it can be a lucrative career and business development opportunity that could drive development in Nigeria.


Youth corps members serving in IITA have been inspired into helping transform the Nigerian economy through the development of African agriculture but many are neither equipped nor exposed to skills needed to be able to contribute to national food security. Some youth, with no agricultural background, are inspired by theresearch prowess of IITA to nourish Africa’s agriculture and are eager to learn and integrate new skills that would help enhance agricultural development and agribusiness. Hence, the NYSC members are proposing symposium that would help youth corps members be engaged more in transformative agricultural development.

This can inspire youth corps members grow into successful agricultural leaders who can continue to lead local, state, and national
communities. Owing to a technologically savvy generation, digital tools used in agribusiness that will help reduce the cost of business transactions and improve the profitability of agriculture will also be emphasized to make the agricultural value chain more interesting to potential agripreneurs.

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