Re: Out-of-print math books: An Update

Bill Dubuque <wgd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:y8zvdw4cdas.fsf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

I think most mathematicians are far more interested in
the beauty of mathematical objects than they are in the
beauty of the physical objects representing them

Which is why they're not in a mad rush to hunt down
every vague thread remotely related to whatever they're
working on. You can't enjoy the beauty of mathematics when
it's whizzing by at 90 megs/sec. The beauty is in the
enjoyment of learning and discovery. You're skipping
that part. Yes, you can get to the top of the mountain
and enjoy the view quickly and easily by gunning your
Harley up the trail. But the view at the top is only
a small part of the hike.

B.

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Cheerfully resisting change since 1959.
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