The Politics of Mathematics
I love this story making headlines now about the genius Russian mathematician, Grigori Perelman who solved a legendary problem, proving Poincare’s proof. But he has refused to accept the $1 million prize that would be his. He is also the only man who has ever turned down a Field’s Medal. He lives with his Mom in St. Petersburg, having turned down professorships in the US. Apparently he doesn’t even cut his fingernails. And he is one of the world’s greatest mathematicians. And his work is allegedly being used by others to promote their own nations instead of giving Perelman the credit he deserves.
The New Yorker has a great story about his life and the politics of mathematics, along the way explaining this Poincare proof and its significance. It’s a great read whether you know anything about math or not.
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Great article, I enjoyed it. Thank you