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Huh, why does the original Wired article say "19th century math genius" instead of "Gauss"? Is Gauss really that unknown to Wired's audience?
by jordigh 12y ago
Huh, why does the original Wired article say "19th century math genius" instead of "Gauss"? Is Gauss really that unknown to Wired's audience?
- aatishb 12y agoYes.
- dredmorbius 12y agoRules of Clickbait Headlines: never use one specific word where four vague ones, with at least one indicator each of antiquity, exulted discipline, and grandiosity.