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What are mathematical proofs but mere 'thoughts'? (I'm only being half rhetorical. I've been thinking about this deeply lately.)
by hnfong 3y ago
What are mathematical proofs but mere 'thoughts'?
(I'm only being half rhetorical. I've been thinking about this deeply lately.)
- hibbelig 3y agoThe relationship between thoughts and proofs is analogous to the relationship between noise and music. It’s a subset kind of relationship. There is also the social aspect: people have to agree on it. Noise becomes music, and thoughts become proofs, only if several people agree.