The Fourteenth Edition of Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest
Wednesday, October 25th to Sunday, October 29th 2023

THE POWER OF WORDS

Online : 25 - 26 Oct
On ground : 27 - 29 Oct

Marcus du Sautoy

Mathematician, UK

Marcus du Sautoy OBE, is the Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He is the author of eight books and two plays including his most recent book Around the World in 80 Games. He has presented numerous radio and TV series including a four part landmark TV series for the BBC called The Story of Maths. He works extensively with a range of arts organisations including The Royal Opera House to the Glastonbury Festival to bring science alive for the public.

sessions

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

  • 27th October
  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

How AI is impacting the creative process. Marcus du Sautoy, Shashi Tharoor, Chair: Parvez Diwan

Session sponsor: Blue Star

ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR FRIEND

  • 28th October
  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Demystifying math and medicine
Karan Rajan, Marcus du Sautoy
Chair: Anuvab Pal

WHY WE PLAY

  • 29th October
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

A mathematical journey to unlock the secrets of the world’s greatest games
Straight talk by Marcus du Sautoy

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