Columnist Natalie Wolchover explores whether applied category theory can be “green” math. <p>The post <a href="https://www.quantamagazine.org/can-the-most-abstract-math-make-the-world-a-better-place-20260304/" target="_blank">Can the Most Abstract Math Make the World a Better Place?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.quantamagazine.org" target="_blank">Quanta Magazine</a></p>
“I’ve spent a long time exploring the crystalline beauty of traditional mathematics, but now I’m feeling an urge to study something slightly more earthy,” John Baez wrote on his blog in 2011. An influential mathematical physicist who splits his time between the University of California, Riverside and the University of Edinburgh, Baez had grown increasingly concerned about the state of the planet…
Applied category theory is a branch of mathematics that focuses on the relationships and structures between different mathematical concepts. It aims to provide a framework for understanding complex systems and can be used in various fields, including computer science and physics.
Green mathematics refers to mathematical approaches and models that aim to address environmental issues and promote sustainability. This can include optimization problems related to resource management, climate modeling, and the development of sustainable technologies.