Mike Pound Q&A - Computerphile

Meanwhile, in an alternate universe, I'm probably watching biologist Mike Pound explain photosynthesis on Naturephile.

This man is single-handedly responsible for 80% of computerphile's subscribers.

He could read Vogon poetry and I would watch it anyway.

Dr. Pound should've setup his own channel already. He's a legendary lecturer.

Pound for pound, the best guest on here

Timestamps: 0:00 - What got you into CS 1:12 - How did you specialise / what do you specialise in 2:39 - Why would you do a PhD 3:55 - How do you learn about new topics 5:50 - How are deep learning networks designed 6:38 - Formal Methods 6:55 - Cryptography book recommendations 7:46 - Keeping up with current research in academia 10:02 - Image processing tools, libraries, languages 11:18 - Favourite encryption algorithm / cipher 11:38 - Line between national security and privacy 12:45 - Does Signal and encryption in general have government backdoors 14:27 - First project you were really proud of, and worst piece of code you've ever written 16:06 - Getting started in a data science or machine learning career 16:53 - Should IT specialists get certifications and follow standards 17:46 - Will encryption always outpace decryption 18:44 - Best website for computer security research

One of Mike's videos helped me with an MSc exam. Yes really. A concept I was struggling with, watched one of his videos on here and it made all of the more in-depth stuff come together. Beer was appropriately sent to Nottingham :) Love this channel, great people on here.

We need Q&A with the cameraman.

I have no idea how Mike manages to grab my attention every time he talks. The way he says things is really gripping.

Computerphile: "What got you into CS?" My brain: "What Mike plays Counter Strike?"

I sincerely like how enthusiastic Mike is about Computerphile as well, it took him not even a second to wonder if he did a subject for Computerphile and switch over to oh yeah I'll do a video on that.

Finally, peter parker revealed his secret.

He could talk about the most boring thing in the universe and i would be entertained as well

Hes looks like if toby maguire what actually something of a scientist

I could've watched this Q&A for 10 hours.

Best guy on Computerphile in my opinion.

His mom must be really proud of him.

Glad he touched on the "haphazard" code of research scientists. Definitely a pain I have felt trying to make use of research code in practice.

He always explains things in a matter that is easier to understand and he has a very interesting way of delivering information that makes you want to pay attention and listen closely.

Love the security related video’s