Inside Every Calculus Is A Little Algebra Waiting To Get Out

Inside Every Calculus Is A Little Algebra Waiting To Get Out

Explore the intersection of calculus, algebra, and functional programming in this 47-minute conference talk from YOW! 2020. Delve into automatic differentiation and Synthetic Differential Geometry with Erik Meijer, Director of Engineering at Facebook. Learn how category theory perspectives on differentiation relate to dual numbers and discover a simple axiomatic, algebraic approach to automatic differentiation and integration. Follow along with Kotlin code examples that make complex mathematical concepts accessible and engaging. Gain insights into the connections between deep learning, functional programming, and category theory in this thought-provoking presentation.