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Type Theory Forall

Pedro Abreu
Programming Languages
Type Theory
Functional Programming
Haskell
Formal Methods
Category Theory
Smart Contracts
Voting Systems
Bell Labs
Rocq Theory Improver
Verifying Programs
The Little Typer
Electronic Voting
Microservices
Distributed Systems
Choreographic Programming
Algebraic Data Types
Standard ML
Self-Education
Lazy Evaluation

An accessible podcast about Type Theory, Programming Languages Research and related topics.

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In this episode me and Dan Plyukhin get together to have a heartfelt conversation. We start by talking about our experiences with meditation, and how it has helped us to have a more balanced work-life experience. Then the conversation shifts to comme... more

In this episode of the Type Theory Forall podcast, we are joined by Valeria de Paiva, a Brazilian mathematician and logician whose work has had a lasting influence on category theory, type theory, and the foundations of logic. She is also a co-founde... more

Andrej Bauer has done his PhD at CMU under Dana Scott, and he stands right on the edge between mathematics and computer science. During our conversation it just feels that he can just go on in depth about any topic remotely related to Type Theory and... more

Raghav Malik, has just defended his PhD on the topic of compilers for privacy-preserving computation, and that's a good chunk of our conversation.

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Recent Guests

Andrej Bauer
Expert in Type Theory and Programming Languages
Episode: #58 Constructivism and Computational Content - Andrej Bauer
Francille Zhuang
Former student of Pedro Abreu's, now pursuing a PhD in programming languages.
Purdue University
Episode: #56 Property Based Testing and PL Grad School Applications - Francille Zhuang
Philip Wadler
Prominent researcher in programming languages and type theory.
Royal Society
Episode: #54 The Goal of Science is to Communicate Ideas! - Philip Wadler
Lennart Augustsson
A legend of functional programming and co-author of Lazy ML.
Epic Games
Episode: #52 Why is Haskell so special - Lennart Augustsson
Nicolas Tabareau
Head of Gallinette and key figure in the development of the Rocq Theory Improver
Inria
Episode: #51 s/Coq/Rocq - Nicolas Tabareau
Wouter Swierstra
Professor and researcher in functional programming and type theory
University of Utrecht
Episode: #50 The Expression Problem, Functional Pearls, Program Calculation - Wouter Swierstra
Ryan Brewer
Self-taught programming language enthusiast and creator of various programming projects.
Episode: #49 Self-Education in PL - Ryan Brewer
David MacQueen
Emeritus professor and researcher who worked at Bell Labs
University of Chicago
Episode: #48 Bell Labs - David MacQueen
Fabrizio Montesi
Full professor at the University of Southern Denmark and creator of the Jolie programming language.
University of Southern Denmark
Episode: #42 Distributed Systems, Microservices, and Choreographies - Fabrizio Montesi

Host

Pedro Abreu
Host of Type Theory For All; frequent contributor; affiliated with Type Theory For All.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Lose the laugh track!!

    The content is great except for the really grating laugh track. The first time the cackle is funny. The 25th time in an episode it’s completely grating and honestly what are you thinking?

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#56 Property Based Testing and PL Grad School Applications - Francille Zhuang
Q: How did you get into Type Theory and programming languages?
Francille credits her former TA, Pedro, for sparking her interest while she was taking discrete math, leading her to pursue research and a PhD.
#54 The Goal of Science is to Communicate Ideas! - Philip Wadler
Q: Did you start out prioritizing communication in your work?
Wadler mentions that he was originally more introverted but absorbed the importance of communication from his mentors, leading him to value clear communication in his work.
#54 The Goal of Science is to Communicate Ideas! - Philip Wadler
Q: What made you interested in pursuing this kind of career?
Wadler discusses having exposure to research early on at Stanford, indicating how significant figures like Donald Knuth influenced his path and sparked his interest in programming languages.
#49 Self-Education in PL - Ryan Brewer
Q: How has your journey been with professional work in software development?
Ryan Brewer discusses how his connections in the industry helped him secure jobs and navigate the job market without a formal degree, emphasizing the importance of work experience over formal education.
#49 Self-Education in PL - Ryan Brewer
Q: What has been your experience with college and dropping out?
Ryan Brewer shares his challenges in college due to the academic system and his preference for self-directed learning, leading to his eventual decision to drop out.

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What is Type Theory Forall about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, technically deep show focusing on Type Theory, programming languages, and formal methods. Episodes frequently feature leading researchers and practitioners discussing foundational concepts, proofs, and real-world implications, along with career journeys, mentorship, and community building in academia and industry. Listeners are likely researchers, engineers, and graduate students who value rigorous explanations, clear communication of complex ideas, and interdisciplinary perspectives across theory and practice. A notable strength is its roster of well-known guests from academia and industry, which helps bridge theory to usable insights, while the conversational style often emphasizes mentorship and community, making it approac... more

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