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When does I + I = II? Quantification as Performance

A talk by Dr. Andrew Riggsby, University of Texas at Austin

Location

Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 441

Date & Time

May 8, 2018, 4:00 pm5:00 pm

Description

Ancient Romans couldn’t agree on what a “pound” or a “foot” was, but they still spent a lot of time (and money!) weighing and measuring things.  What on earth did they think they were doing?