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[–] Nougat@fedia.io 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not as interesting as the headline promises.

[–] raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I refer you to my original comment.

[–] Xanthobilly@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] cm0002@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Updated 👍

[–] humanspiral@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

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