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As all winners are once again male, it brings Maryam Mirzakhani's achievements [1, 2], and tragic passing to mind once again [3]. I'm not suggesting that these
by ddoran 8y ago
As all winners are once again male, it brings Maryam Mirzakhani's achievements [1, 2], and tragic passing to mind once again [3].
I'm not suggesting that these winners are not deserving, nor suggesting there is bias. I am looking forward to the day a second woman wins the prize.
[1] https://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/maryam-mirzakhanis-pioneering-mathematical-legacy https://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/maryam-mirzakhanis-p...
[2] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14793217 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14793217
[3] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14776357 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14776357