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Gilbert Strang: MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW)
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Full episode with Gilbert Strang (Nov 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEZPfmGCEk0 New clips channel (Lex Clips): https://www.youtube.com/lexclips Once it reaches 20,000 subscribers, I'll start posting the clips there instead. (more links below) For now, new full episodes are released once or twice a week and 1-2 new clips or a new non-podcast video is released on all other days. Clip from full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEZPfmGCEk0 If you enjoy these clips, subscribe to the new clips channel (Lex Clips): https://www.youtube.com/lexclips Once it reaches 20,000 subscribers, I'll start posting the clips there instead. For now, new full episodes are released once or twice a week and 1-2 new clips or a new non-podcast video is released on all other days. (more links below) Podcast full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 Podcasts clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41 Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/ai Podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes): https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 Podcast RSS: https://lexfridman.com/category/ai/feed/ Gilbert Strang is a professor of mathematics at MIT and perhaps one of the most famous and impactful teachers of math in the world. His MIT OpenCourseWare lectures on linear algebra have been viewed millions of times. Subscribe to this YouTube channel or connect on: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman
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The Birth of MIT OpenCourseWare
Gilbert Strang discusses the inception of MIT OpenCourseWare, highlighting the innovative decision made by President Vest and a committee to give away educational content for free. This segment emphasizes the transformative impact of making high-quality lectures accessible to millions, showcasing MIT's commitment to education and knowledge sharing.
"the fact that there is thousands you know hundreds of thousands millions of people that watch that video I think that's yeah that's really powerful so how do you think the idea of putting lectures onl..."
The Essence of MIT's Teaching
In this segment, Strang reflects on the unique teaching style at MIT, particularly in his linear algebra classes. He shares insights into the engaging nature of his lectures and the importance of humor and connection with students. This highlights how MIT's educational approach not only imparts knowledge but also fosters a friendly and supportive learning environment.
"that's uh if we think of a university is a thing that creates a product yes isn't knowledge right the you know the kind of educational knowledge is and the products and giving that away are you surpri..."