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If math is more than proof, we need to better celebrate the rest of it

Terry Tao argues mathematics extends beyond formal proof into computation, visualization, and exploration. He calls for better recognition of these diverse mathematical activities that drive discovery.

Background

Terry Tao is a Fields Medalist mathematician at UCLA. This blog post reflects on the nature of mathematical work beyond traditional proof-writing.

Source
Hacker News (RSS)
Published
Sep 19, 2026 at 02:28 PM
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7.0 / 10