The sequence that started it all (Videotaped lecture)

By Doron Zeilberger


Delivered : Jan. 30, 2020



OEIS sequence A1 (that starts: 0, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 5, 2, 2, 1, 5, 1, 2, 1, 14, 1, 5, 1, 5, 2, 2, 1, 15, 2, 2, 5, 4, 1, 4 ...) is not the chronologically first sequence in the amazing On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences. This honor goes to OEIS sequence A435, that according to Neil Sloane was the "sequence that started it all". In addition to its immense historical significance it is very interesting mathematically, and leads to new sequences. [Joint work with Yukun Yao]

[Produced and uploaded to Vimeo by Yonah Biers-Ariel]


Personal Journal of Shalosh B. Ekhad and Doron Zeilberger

Homepage of Doron Zeilberger