Explore the intricacies of modern algebraic geometry in this 53-minute lecture delivered by Professor Ben Webster from the University of Waterloo as part of the Fields Institute's Shared Graduate Courses Program. Scheduled for January 29, 2025, this lecture constitutes the eleventh installment in the comprehensive Modern Algebraic Geometry series, providing graduate-level insights into contemporary approaches and developments in the field. Delve into advanced mathematical concepts and theoretical frameworks that form the foundation of current research in algebraic geometry.