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Re:There’s more to mathematics than rigour and proofs (2007) by eyelidlessness on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @01:14AM (#31093067)
Let me be remembered for watching TV. I would be utterly delighted if that’s my long term legacy. “They finally rested and enjoyed the most banal show imaginable. It was relaxing. Any other lasting contributions will be in other records should you care.” There I’ve written my eulogy.
Re:There’s more to mathematics than rigour and proofs (2007) by formerkrogemp on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @09:10AM (#31096362)
My grandfather's last 10 years were spent developing diabetes, watching those three shows, and playing Microsoft solitaire until death. If that's what you want, then, sure, you can be remembered that way.