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- [In mathematics] There are two kinds of mistakes. There are fatal mistakes that destroy a theory, but there are also contingent ones, which are useful…
- The apex of mathematical achievement occurs when two or more fields which were thought to be entirely unrelated turn out to be closely intertwined. Mathematicians…
- Every field has its taboos. In algebraic geometry the taboos are (1) writing a draft that can be followed by anyone but two or three…
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