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Re:Foundations of probability theory by Retra on Friday October 02, 2015 @09:44PM (#10322277)
A fields medal doesn't indicate general authority in mathematics, only authority with regards to what was necessary for getting the medal.
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Re:Foundations of probability theory by yawaramin on Saturday October 03, 2015 @02:34AM (#10322851)
OK, but being a math professor does indicate general authority in mathematics.
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Re:Foundations of probability theory by eruditely on Saturday October 03, 2015 @04:20AM (#10323089)
Appeal to authority is a dumb logical fallacy in reality geniuses are better at everything and we should prioritize their opinions by some decent weight over everyone else. Obviously.
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