> Feynman concluded: “for my money Fermat’s theorem is true”.
> "the main job of theoretical physics is to prove yourself wrong as soon as possible."
Great example of the main difference between mathematicians and theoretical physicists .
This reminds me of another magician, Enrico Fermi, who was also an extremely good mathematician but didn't pursue rigor or precision for the sake of it: 20% was good enough precision for him for most cases.
Great example of the main difference between mathematicians and theoretical physicists .
This reminds me of another magician, Enrico Fermi, who was also an extremely good mathematician but didn't pursue rigor or precision for the sake of it: 20% was good enough precision for him for most cases.