Tangles in a Pole Dance Studio - A Reading of Massuyeau, Alekseev, and Naef

Explore the intersection of algebra, topology, and the Grothendieck-Teichmüller group in this 55-minute lecture presented by D. Bar-Natan from the University of Toronto. Delve into a unique interpretation of tangles within the context of a pole dance studio, examining the work of Massuyeau, Alekseev, and Naef. This NCCR SwissMAP talk offers a fascinating perspective on mathematical concepts, combining abstract theory with an unconventional setting to illuminate complex ideas in a memorable way.