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

Bill Dubuque <wgd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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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.

Why do you think that, and how is it related to this thread?

Yes, I know you don't get it. The Borg thinks everything
is irrelevent except utility. I can say the same thing only
so many times before I get bored. I'm essentially there.

But I did find it ironic that the guy touting utility
falls back on the "beauty of mathematics" for one of
his arguments.

B.


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