A Non-Programmer’s Apology

Re:A Non-Programmer’s Apology by mahmud on Saturday March 05, 2011 @12:26PM (#2291826)

What are you going on about? They're completely different types of mathematicians. Knuth is a generalist/educator/computer scientist. He is not only one of the most prolific in the field, but also chairs journals and programs, develops software, does media appearances, maintains extensive correspondences, ALL while he teaches.

Hardy didn't have a fraction of these "distractions".

You think I'm dismissive of Hardy because of his academic career. I'm not. It's his colonial era, easy ranks and easier money, that I'm critical of.

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Re:A Non-Programmer’s Apology by burgerbrain on Saturday March 05, 2011 @04:09PM (#2292437)

"It's his colonial era, easy ranks and easier money, that I'm critical of."

Methinks somebody is jelly...

But really, why should we judge mathematicians by their social stature? Should we also judge Tony Hawk for his lack of sea-turtle related knowledge? It's completely beside the point, you're just looking for something to complain about.

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Re:A Non-Programmer’s Apology by mahmud on Saturday March 05, 2011 @10:57PM (#2293408)

Don't twist my words. I have read Hardy's work more carefully than any other author, having cut my teeth on the Course.

The colonial and classist attitude is pervasive and shapes his mathematical aesthetics.

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Re:A Non-Programmer’s Apology by burgerbrain on Sunday March 06, 2011 @12:57AM (#2293593)

So what?

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