In our fifth episode, we speak with Bob Constable from Cornell University. In addition to having been doctoral advisor to many of the leading researchers in programming languages, Bob leads the PRL research group in constructive type theory, which has produced the Nuprl proof assistant. In this interview, we discuss Nuprl and its underlying type theory, along with the intellectual context within which they have developed.

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Additionally, the entire publication history of the PRL group is available from their Web site.