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Re:The math is haunted by RossBencina on Thursday July 31, 2025 @06:30AM (#44744205)
> Proofs in algebra often have a satisfying game-like quality.

Interesting. I find them banal and deeply unsatisfying.

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Re:The math is haunted by ants_everywhere on Thursday July 31, 2025 @07:41AM (#44744609)
That's fine. Different people prefer different subjects. But IME the mode graduate student finds algebra to be an enjoyable class because of the proofs.
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