My Favorite Theorem

Episode 74 - Priyam Patel

My Favorite Theorem

Show Notes

An old favorite theorem makes its third appearance on the pod, but we always like to learn new points of view. Priyam Patel likes the Brouwer Fixed Point theorem, and this time we learn how it helps classify isometries of hyperbolic space. Also, rock climbing.

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