#472 – Terence Tao: Hardest Problems in Mathematics, Physics & the Future of AI

The following is a conversation with Terence Tao, widely considered to be one of the greatest mathematicians in history, often referred to as the Mozart of math. He won the Fields Medal and the Breakthrough Prize in mathematics and has contributed groundbreaking work in the to a truly astonishing range of fields in mathematics and physics. This was a huge honor for me, for many reasons, including the humility and kindness that Terry showed to me throughout all our interactions. It means the world.

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