David Spiegelhalter on Frank Ramsey
Professor David Spiegelhalter tells Mathew Parris why he is inspired by the life of fellow Cambridge mathematician Frank Ramsey. With expert insight from Cheryl Misak.
Frank Plumpton Ramsey contributed original ideas to the fields of logic, mathematics, economics and philosophy. He was a friend and respected interlocutor of Keynes, Wittgenstein, Russell and Moore, who considered him to be one of the sharpest minds around. His contributions are all the more remarkable given that he only lived to be 26.
Matthew Parris and David Spiegelhalter are joined by Cheryl Misak, author of "Frank Ramsey: A Sheer Excess of Powers".
Producer: Ellie Richold
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