3 ms·
I agree, I'm not saying a simple proof is ever out of the question either. But my failed attempt makes me wonder how much of a creative burst a typical person w
by oneepic 7y ago
I agree, I'm not saying a simple proof is ever out of the question either. But my failed attempt makes me wonder how much of a creative burst a typical person would have to have in order to come up with a simple solution in this case.
- pmiller2 7y agoDon’t conflate “elementary” in the GP post with “simple.” Elementary in this context just means that the proof does not use tools from complex analysis (i.e. it only uses theorems from real analysis, which is basically freshman calculus on steroids). The elementary proof of the prime number theorem is not easy by any means.
- Ragib_Zaman 7y agoI didn't mean you were the one implying an elementary proof is unobtainable, that was directed at some of the other replies to your comment like "oh really?". I agree that it's enlightening to give these things a try.
- deleted 7y ago[deleted]