While correctness is preeminent, it isn't the only factor for the adoption of a proof. Coherence and intelligibility are essential. Typically, context is import

While correctness is preeminent, it isn't the only factor for the adoption of a proof. Coherence and intelligibility are essential. Typically, context is important too (i.e. a proof leverages a reasonable and translatable program). While I hate that Michael Sipser uses the phrase "crank file," he's expressing an important distinction between mathematicians, computer scientists, or philosophers and, for example physical scientists: humanistic attributes are important. P.S. You're an "undergraduate math student," not a "lowly undergraduate math student." Hang in there. :)