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Ugly Mathematics: Why Do Mathematicians Dislike Computer-Assisted Proofs?
- Source :
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Mathematical Intelligencer . Dec2012, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p21-28. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The author discusses an analogy between narratives and mathematical proofs that tries to account in a simple manner for the ugliness of computer-assisted proofs. He mentions that the ugliness is not essentially associated to methodological or epistemic problems with the evidence. He states that nonbeautiful proof may just be an uninspiring toward where mathematicians reveal indifference.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03436993
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Mathematical Intelligencer
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 83848280
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00283-012-9325-9