PLENARY SESSIONS
Stephen Wolfram
Computer Science Theoretical Physics MathematicsHow Universal Is the Idea of Numbers?
Jessica Flack
Collective Computation Evolutionary Theory Cognitive NeuroscienceCoarse-Graining as a Downward Causation Mechanism in Nature
David Krakauer
Complex Systems Information Theory EvolutionHow Darwinians Count the World
Grace W. Lindsay
Computational Neuroscience Models of the MindDiscrete Symbols vs. Continuous Neurons
Rafael Núñez
Cognitive Science Mathematical Cognition Embodied MathematicsWhere do Numbers Come From?
Karenleigh A. Overmann
Cognitive Archaeoloy Origin of NumbersIn Search of Prehistoric Numbers
Nicolas Gisin
Quantum Information Real Numbers in PhysicsTime in Physics and Intuitionistic Mathematics
Regina Fabry
Philosophy of Mind Encultured Arithmetic 4E CognitionCapturing Developmental Dyscalculia
Andrea Sereni
Epistemology Philosophy of Mathematics Philosophy of LanguageCounting Numbers, Counting Things
Menachem Magidor
Set Theory Mathematical LogicIs Independence in Mathematics Relevant to Science?
Kevin Buzzard
Algebraic Number Theory Formal Proof VerificationTeaching Computers about Numbers
FIELD GUIDE
One of the great challenges faced when attempting genuine interdisciplinary discourse is to break the barriers imposed by technical conventions and specialized jargon. Here is an interactive glossary of terms, taken mostly from the abstracts and materials provided by the plenary speakers, to aid in focusing the conversation on the conceptual core of the questions across disciplines.
Participants
Applicants to Numerous Numerosity were selected to participate in the live plenary sessions on the basis of the potential for scientific cross pollination. The final group of participants is diverse and intersectional, a good reflection of the conference subject matter itself. Here are some data visualizations of the participant statistics.
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This event takes place on May 24-28, 2021.
*The schedule should show your timezone automatically. “D+1” indicates the hours shown are on the next calendar day. In case of doubt please follow the links to the YouTube livestreams by clicking on the timetable boxes. Here are the UTC times of the sessions:
Monday
16:30 - 17:00 Opening
17:00 - 19:00 Krakauer
Tuesday
12:00 - 14:00 Magidor
15:00 - 17:00 Lindsay
18:00 - 20:00 Wolfram
Wednesday
11:00 - 13:00 Gisin
14:00 - 16:00 Overmann
17:00 - 19:00 Núñez
Thursday
14:00 - 16:00 Sereni
17:00 - 19:00 Flack
Friday
10:00 - 12:00 Fabry
14:00 - 16:00 Buzzard
Plenary sessions are allocated 2-hour slots during the days of the main event. Plenary speakers are given some freedom on how to manage their session. Generally, there will be a talk followed by a moderated discussion among the attendees. It is perfectly acceptable to finish a plenary session early and not exhaust the allocated 2 hours.
Social breaks in between plenary sessions are allocated 30-minute slots. A virtual social space will be provided during the breaks for those willing to mingle and network informally with other participants. Tabarca is a small Mediterranean island off the coast of Spain where SEMF is planning a programme of scientific retreats. The social space (a Gather.Town room) is a virtual replica of the Tabarca island.
The event will be livestreamed on the SEMF YouTube Channel.
Registration for the 2021 edition of Numerous Numerosity is now closed.
LOGISTICS
After the main event, on May 31 - June 1, a small-scale workshop will take place. The workshop will involve a small number of participants who will have the opportunity to share their research and ideas with peers coming from a broad spectrum of disciplines. Although all are welcome to apply, priority will be given to young researchers. Applicants will be selected based on the organizers' judgement on potential synergies and collaborations across scientific disciplines. The aim of this workshop is to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where scientific ideas can develop organically.
A schedule will be arranged so that each participant will have the opportunity to present a short talk on a topic related to some of the proposed questions (both original research and reviews of existing literature are welcome) with plenty of time for discussion and joint work in breakout groups. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this event will be hosted online with a combination of Zoom meetings and a Gather.Town social space.
Registration for the workshop of the 2021 edition of Numerous Numerosity is now closed.
The main event will consist of a series of plenary talks by invited speakers followed by moderated discussion sessions. A social platform (Gather.Town) will be provided for informal discussion during coffee breaks. Participants will be able to use it at their leisure in between plenary sessions. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this event will be hosted online. Details will be sent by email to registered participants. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube The main event will be followed by a three-day workshop where young researchers will have the opportunity to engage in a friendly collaborative environment. The aim of this event is to foster scientific cross-pollination by bringing together researchers from diverse areas of expertise. These are some of the fundamental questions and disciplines that will be touched upon during the event. Click here for a detailed list.
WORKSHOP
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Plenary Sessions
Informal Discussion
Online
Follow-up Workshop
Interdisciplinarity
QUESTIONS AND DISCIPLINES
What cognitive systems process numerical information?
Are numbers in the hand, eye, brain or mind of the beholder?
Is the world fundamentally numerical? Does measurement reveal its nature?
How formally special is our number system?
What is it like to count?
