The bizarre story of a maths proof that is only true in Japan (www.newscientist.com)

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[-] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago

Not as interesting as the headline promises.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

I disagree. I think it's a well written article that's a good read, but also demonstrates how big-brain-mathematicians can behave like petulant children.

[-] [email protected] 13 points 3 days ago

Except that it’s not “only true in Japan.” Most mathematicians agree that there’s an unresolved flaw. Some mathematicians, largely in Japan, disagree.

That is wholly different from “only true in Japan.”

[-] [email protected] -4 points 3 days ago

That becomes clear from reading the article, yes. Your point?

[-] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

I refer you to my original comment.

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