There's a really nice documentary on Andrew Wiles and Fermat's Last Theorem
It even gives a high level description of the methods used for those who are interested.
It even gives a high level description of the methods used for those who are interested.
- Goro Shimura's profound description of how Yutaka Taniyama approached mathematics.
I never understood the amount of creativity and ingenuity that goes into good math until I learned some number theory and abstract algebra back in my college days, and read about the many math greats throughout history.
Thanks for the link to the documentary. This was well worth the time.
"Good, he did not have enough imagination to become a mathematician".
— Hilbert's response upon hearing that one of his students had dropped out to study poetry.[11]
For many, I imagine maths is cold and joyless so they associate that with those who enjoy it. Nobody can see the internal experience, which probably is just as warm and joyful as the singer or writer who achieved their dreams.