On Proof and Progress in Mathematics

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An essay by Bill Thurston that argues the true aim of mathematics is to help humans understand things, with new theorems being a benchmark, not the sole goal.

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Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries | Lex Fridman Podcast #190

Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries | Lex Fridman Podcast #190

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An essay by Bill Thurston that argues the true aim of mathematics is to help humans understand things, with new theorems being a benchmark, not the sole goal.