My New Project

Hey! Two new projects launching tomorrow. One technical and one not. Both will have videos. I’m starting a series of lectures on vertex operator algebras. Why vertex operator algebras? Because that’s where the Fischer-Griess Monster lives! Or, well, it’s most natural representation anyway. That’s exciting enough that I can easily commit to this project. If it works out, my next series will probably be less niche. :) I’m pairing each lecture with a trail running vlog. The vlogs will set some context for the lecture, but also cover whatever else I’m thinking about. And, of course, the beautiful Methow Valley! The vlogs are for everybody! The lectures are for folks who want to learn the math. Please let me know what you think! Thanks! Sean References: our main reference text for the lectures: Vertex Operator Algebras and the Monster Frenkel, Lepowsky and Meurman a (somewhat) nontechnical explainer on the monster: What is the Monster? by Richard Borcherds