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Hi #Mathstodon!
Iβm a 2nd-year math student from Japan.
Interests:
Mathematical Logic / Foundations
Model Theory
Currently reading:
Ebbinghaus, "Mathematical Logic" π
I really want to read "Sheaves in Geometry and Logic" (SGL), but Iβm still struggling with Category Theory. Any advice on where to start?
I'm also challenging myself to study math in English! Please feel free to correct my English or math anytime - Iβd love to learn from you. π
πΌ Postdoctoral Researcher.
Question for people with background in #categorytheory , which of the two is more correct/understandable:
"A monoid is...

In these lecture notes, we give a brief introduction to some elements of category theory. The choice of topics is guided by applications to functional programming. Firstly, we study initial algebras, which provide a mathematical characterization of datatypes and recursive functions on them. Secondly, we study monads, which give a mathematical framework for effects in functional languages. The notes include many problems and solutions.
Article on applied category theory, featuring quotes from @johncarlosbaez
"[Natalie Wolchover] Iβve learned that applied category theory has had some wins lately. The applications are not yet as green as Baez had hoped, but the approach is showing potential in important areas, including epidemiology and artificial intelligence safety."
https://www.quantamagazine.org/can-the-most-abstract-math-make-the-world-a-better-place-20260304/