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Re:“Math 2.0” will need to value mathematical progress more ... by skydhash on Thursday October 08, 2026 @12:42PM (#50008127)
> You don't know what you're talking about (most people on here do not).

> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansatz

  After an ansatz, which constitutes nothing more than an assumption, has been established, the equations are solved more precisely for the general function of interest, which then constitutes a confirmation of the assumption. In essence, an ansatz makes assumptions about the form of the solution to a problem so as to make the solution easier to find
I don't see where this contradict my statement. A good answer does not means the formula used is correct.
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Re:“Math 2.0” will need to value mathematical progress more ... by mathisfun123 on Thursday October 08, 2026 @03:31PM (#50010846)
> A good answer does not means the formula used is correct.

yes it does. that's exactly what it means.

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