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To me the greatest contribution of Erdos is the social aspect of mathematics. He physically shared his enthusiasm with so many people. He inspires me to work to
by yobert 3y ago
To me the greatest contribution of Erdos is the social aspect of mathematics. He physically shared his enthusiasm with so many people. He inspires me to work together with others, and to leave your ego behind. He inspired so many with his true love of math.
- ace2358 3y agoAn excellent point! We are spoiled for choice of inspirational mathematicians!
- marttt 3y agoThere is a truly wonderful children's book about Erdos, "The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos" by Deborah Heiligman and LeUyen Pham: https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Loved-Math-Improbable/dp/1596433078 https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Loved-Math-Improbable/dp/1596... I think this book really shines in showing why it makes sense to accept "strange" people (or, that other kid in your kindergarten who seems "strange"). Fills me with warmth every time I happen to page it through.
- cschmidt 3y agoThere is also an excellent book about Erdos for adults: The Man Who Loved Only Numbers: The Story of Paul Erdos and the Search for Mathematical Truth https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Loved-Only-Numbers/dp/0786884061/ref=asc_df_0786884061/ https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Loved-Only-Numbers/dp/0786884...
- hackeraccount 3y agoCame here for this - I really enjoyed that book.