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> I think this goes to a systemic problem in mathematics, that proofs are not very rigorous. I've never found one convincing. Instead, math is slightly like Eng
by umanwizard 9y ago
> I think this goes to a systemic problem in mathematics, that proofs are not very rigorous. I've never found one convincing. Instead, math is slightly like English Literature, where you learn "theories" that are held to be true by the community. You get inducted, and off you go. It's not purely objective.
This is an outrageous exaggeration.