How Do Mathematicians Know Their Proofs Are Correct?
The Joy of Why - A podcast by Steven Strogatz, Janna Levin and Quanta Magazine - Thursdays
Just as scientists test hypotheses, mathematicians prove or disprove conjectures. But what makes a proof stronger than a guess? What does evidence look like in the world of mathematics? Hear Melanie Matchett Wood, professor of mathematics at Harvard University, explain how probability helps to guide number theorists toward certainty.