Ramanujan was easily one of the greatest mathematicians in history. Full Stop. Entirely self-taught, his insights were incredibly novel and have helped human a

Ramanujan was easily one of the greatest mathematicians in history. Full Stop. Entirely self-taught, his insights were incredibly novel and have helped human advancement immeasurably. Incredible stories about this great person abound. Sadly, he died at 32 from a curable disease, though misdiagnosed. He was deeply religious, a devout Hindu and vegetarian. His legacy is truly astonishing despite his few years. What he could have accomplished, had he lived, is a tragedy of the first order to mathematics and the human quest for truth. Here is a good biography if you are interested: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Knew-Infinity-Ramanujan/dp/1476763496 https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Knew-Infinity-Ramanujan/dp/14...