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[–] Nougat@fedia.io 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not as interesting as the headline promises.

[–] raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 15 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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.”

[–] raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.world -5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I refer you to my original comment.

[–] Xanthobilly@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] cm0002@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Updated 👍

[–] humanspiral@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

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