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[-] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago

Not as interesting as the headline promises.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day ago

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

[-] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

I refer you to my original comment.

[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago
[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Updated 👍

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

First, assume a spherical cow in a vacuum...

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