BRAWNDO Posted June 7, 2013 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
DC Tom Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 2:50 AM, BRAWNDO said: 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 ****.
Jon in Pasadena Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 That is a horrible article. It got basically every single technical point wrong.
shrader Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 2:59 AM, DC Tom said: 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.
BringBackFergy Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 The answer is: Beer to the 2nd power minus Thigpen over Deers
Joe Miner Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 1:04 PM, Just Jack said: 3.5 Someone should "solve" the problem in this thread, and then publish the 100 page long argument as "proof".
BillsWatch Posted June 7, 2013 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.
mrags Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 1:37 PM, BillsWatch said: 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?
BillsWatch Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 1:44 PM, mrags said: 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.
Beerball Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 4:08 PM, taC giB ehT said: Can somebody explain wtf these things are: Snowflakes
BringBackFergy Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 4:08 PM, taC giB ehT said: 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.
The Big Cat Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 4:31 PM, Beerball said: Snowflakes On 6/7/2013 at 4:34 PM, BringBackFergy said: 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.
Chef Jim Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 1:37 PM, BillsWatch said: 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.
DC Tom Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 4:08 PM, taC giB ehT said: Can somebody explain wtf these things are: A mop, a bucket, a chalkboard, and Matt Damon.
Chef Jim Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 6:11 PM, DC Tom said: A mop, a bucket, a chalkboard, and Matt Damon. In the order of intelligence.
Kevin Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 7:37 PM, Chef Jim said: In the order of intelligence. http://youtu.be/BUa5oHgYV2k
BuffaloBill Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 On 6/7/2013 at 7:37 PM, Chef Jim said: In the order of intelligence. You shouldn't insult inanimate objects in such a cruel way.
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