Re: Amateur takes on Wiles's work

From: Jesse F. Hughes (jesse_at_phiwumbda.org)
Date: 08/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 19:51:19 +0200

David C. Ullrich <ullrich@math.okstate.edu> writes:

> not that it matters whether the phrase Cum Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc
> is appropriate, it's clear what sort of problem you're claiming
> exists with wiles' work, and clear that it would be a very serious
> problem.

Is it? It's not clear to me what sort of problem he's alleging.

I don't see how one can give a valid proof of a statement like:

  for all x in X there is a y in Y such that R(x,y)

and still be concerned about some analog to Cum Hoc.

What sort of problem do you think he's claiming might exist? I see
absolutely nothing sensical[1] in his claims. I see even less
sensicalities[2] in his null test.

I guess you have greater powers of JSH exegesis, so I'll defer to your
interpretation. What the hell is he on about?

Footnotes:
[1] I don't care if it's not in the dictionary. If nonsensical is
there, then sensical ought to be there. I'm not to blame for the
failures of Funk and Wagnall.

[2] See above. 

-- 
Jesse F. Hughes
"Time and again, history has shown that people who think their beliefs
trump reality lose, and lose badly.  Luckily, I don't have to listen
to you."  -- James Harris on reality avoidance

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