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#1 2012-09-10 15:54:58

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Proof claimed for deep connection between primes


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#2 2012-09-10 18:37:19

bobbym
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Re: Proof claimed for deep connection between primes

Hi MIF;

Thanks for the link!


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#3 2012-09-10 20:11:47

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Re: Proof claimed for deep connection between primes

Have you read the 500 pages yet? Is he right? Huh?


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#4 2012-09-10 20:18:25

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Re: Proof claimed for deep connection between primes

Holiday reading, I thought!  smile

Bob


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#5 2012-09-11 00:34:48

bobbym
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Re: Proof claimed for deep connection between primes

MIF wrote:

Have you read the 500 pages yet? Is he right? Huh?

I will wait for the movie. I am in and out in 2 hours.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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