Episode 005: 12-Gauge Theory – OR – How the Delorean Can Save Economics




Math for Primates show

Summary: In This Podcast * (http://www.mathforprimates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/future460-150x150.jpg)What's wrong with economics? * Is mathematics an appropriate tool for social science? * Vector bundles * The Delorean and it's role in understanding typewriters. * The 12-Gauge shotgun approach to fixing economics! References * Eric Weinstein's lectures on Gauge theory (http://www.eric-weinstein.net/economictheory.html) (3 video's at the bottom of page - well ... links to video's.) * Tom's post on it here (http://www.mathpunk.net/?p=74). * Terrence Tao on Gauge Theory (http://terrytao.wordpress.com/2008/09/27/what-is-a-gauge/)