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The bizarre story of a maths proof that is only true in Japan

www.newscientist.com

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The bizarre story of a maths proof that is only true in Japan

www.newscientist.com

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A 500-page proof that only a handful of people in the world claim to understand kicked off a saga unlike anything else in the history of mathematics – and now there’s a new twist to the story, says Jacob Aron

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  • Nougat
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    10•1 month ago

    Not as interesting as the headline promises.

    • @raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.world
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      5•1 month 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.

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        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
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          2•1 month ago

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

          • Nougat
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            I refer you to my original comment.

            • @raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.world
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              1•1 month ago

              Everyone who knows the basics of math will know better than to take that headline literally. So quit bitching.

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    8•1 month ago

    Paywall

    • @cm0002@lemmy.worldOP
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      6•1 month ago

      Updated 👍

  • @humanspiral@lemmy.ca
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    3•1 month ago

    First, assume a spherical cow in a vacuum…

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