Mar 27, 2025

Beyond Equations: An Awakin Call with Cédric Villani

To Cédric Villani, mathematics is about more than just equations -- it is a deeply connected approach to understanding and engaging with the world. "Mathematics is a poetry of sciences," Cédric said. "Mathemtics and poetry are the two purest refinements of this ability to create the world..."

In a recent Awakin Call with the award-winning French mathematician, Cédric and Mark, the call moderator, wove together an inspired conversation that encompassed Cédric's "lucky" and collaborative path to winning the Fields Medal, the role of the internet and AI in today's world, storytelling as a "sacred bond" between humans and so much more. 

After the call, viewers expressed how moved they were by the conversation, describing Cédric as a "Renaissance man" whose passion for math is "contagious"-- and also commenting on the incredible surprise video Mark prepared for him!

Watch the whole conversation unfold here.