BRAWNDO Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Billionaire offers one million dollars to solve math problem. http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/billionaire-offers-1-million-solve-math-problem-153508422.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Billionaire offers one million dollars to solve math problem. http://gma.yahoo.com...-153508422.html I think I read a few months ago that some mathematician published a proof of it. But so far no one's been able to verify it, because no one can understand what the !@#$ he's talking about. They don't disagree with it - they just can't figure out why the proof should work. Note that "proof" at this level is going to mean about a hundred pages (or more) of excruciatingly formal logic, involving number theory, manifold theory, set theory, and a whole bunch of other extremely arcane and abstract bull ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That is a horrible article. It got basically every single technical point wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I think I read a few months ago that some mathematician published a proof of it. But so far no one's been able to verify it, because no one can understand what the !@#$ he's talking about. They don't disagree with it - they just can't figure out why the proof should work. Note that "proof" at this level is going to mean about a hundred pages (or more) of excruciatingly formal logic, involving number theory, manifold theory, set theory, and a whole bunch of other extremely arcane and abstract bull ****. Those math papers are thrilling. There aren't many places you can publish something without actually writing a single word other than the author list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 The answer is: Beer to the 2nd power minus Thigpen over Deers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 3.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Miner Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 3.5 Someone should "solve" the problem in this thread, and then publish the 100 page long argument as "proof". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I submitted a proof to an unsolved problem to Scientific American Magazine in late 1960's when I used to read it every month. Very carefully wrote out the proof (no computers back then and limited access to typewriters) and mailed it in. I got a letter back from them thanking me for contribution with it stating my proof was shorter and much more elegant than solution provided by two professors but the rules state that they will publish the first received valid proof and thank you for your contribution. It was obvious from the wording they had no idea they were dealing with an eight year old child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I submitted a proof to an unsolved problem to Scientific American Magazine in late 1960's when I used to read it every month. Very carefully wrote out the proof (no computers back then and limited access to typewriters) and mailed it in. I got a letter back from them thanking me for contribution with it stating my proof was shorter and much more elegant than solution provided by two professors but the rules state that they will publish the first received valid proof and thank you for your contribution. It was obvious from the wording they had no idea they were dealing with an eight year old child. link for proof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 link for proof? Link for 1969 proof? Can not tell if you are being sarcastic. If you want a link on paper proof I did more recently (1995): http://www.google.com/patents/US5970171 Most of the other ones were DoD and not available to be linked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Can somebody explain wtf these things are: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Can somebody explain wtf these things are: Snowflakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Can somebody explain wtf these things are: 2012 Defensive schemes for Bills' linebackers...as you see, they start out in different spots and all rush to the middle of the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Snowflakes 2012 Defensive schemes for Bills' linebackers...as you see, they start out in different spots and all rush to the middle of the field. Nicely done, fellas. Honestly, when I saw this movie in eighth grade, it is was these cryptic symbols that made me say re:math, ah, !@#$ it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I submitted a proof to an unsolved problem to Scientific American Magazine in late 1960's when I used to read it every month. Very carefully wrote out the proof (no computers back then and limited access to typewriters) and mailed it in. I got a letter back from them thanking me for contribution with it stating my proof was shorter and much more elegant than solution provided by two professors but the rules state that they will publish the first received valid proof and thank you for your contribution. It was obvious from the wording they had no idea they were dealing with an eight year old child. As I started to read you post I was thinking "whoa, old fart." Then as I read your last sentence I realized I too was 8 years old in the late 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Can somebody explain wtf these things are: A mop, a bucket, a chalkboard, and Matt Damon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 A mop, a bucket, a chalkboard, and Matt Damon. In the order of intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 In the order of intelligence. http://youtu.be/BUa5oHgYV2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 In the order of intelligence. You shouldn't insult inanimate objects in such a cruel way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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