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"One of the most unique mathematicians and human beings who ever lived." This statement makes no sense and seems like a rather shallow, facile eulogy for such
by chmaynard 7y ago
"One of the most unique mathematicians and human beings who ever lived."
This statement makes no sense and seems like a rather shallow, facile eulogy for such a complex person.
- chmaynard 7y agoThis eulogy makes more sense and rings true: "Conway was arguably an extreme point in the convex hull of all mathematicians. He will very much be missed." - Terence Tao Source: https://terrytao.wordpress.com/2020/04/12/john-conway/ https://terrytao.wordpress.com/2020/04/12/john-conway/