An interview with Michael Otte: Alpbach, Tyrol on August 16th, 2002

Abstract

Alpbach is a very nice village in the Tyrolean mountains, about 100 metres above sea-level, surrounded by meadows and woods. It is a good place for walking, climbing (and skiing in winter). It is also a good place for thinking and dialogue. Each summer since 1945 the "European Forum Alpbach" takes place, an event of discussions between scientists, politicians, businessmen, journalists etc. Michael Otte was in Alpbach several times in the last 3 years and we discussed questions of mathematics, education, politics and many other fields.