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The article states that historically Nicomachus of Gerasa didn't consider 2 a prime, in like 100 AD. Nowadays 2 is considered prime. Seems silly to question w

The article states that historically Nicomachus of Gerasa didn't consider 2 a prime, in like 100 AD. Nowadays 2 is considered prime. Seems silly to question why someone is claiming 2 is prime if that is how it is defined in modern day. > What makes you think two is prime The current mathematical definition of a prime number

dullcrisp 1y ago
No respect for Nicomachus of Gerasa, huh?
Affric 1y ago
> What makes you think two is prime I will admit that for me it was being brainwashed through years of high school and university mathematics.