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Re: Math genius rejects attention after solving problems

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Originally Posted by Andy Baker
This story is interesting: Grigory Perelman story in Associated Press

2 thing are very interesting here...

This guy is solving some of the world's most difficult math issues, and he does not want attention for it. In the day and age of FIRST, where we are trying to bring notice to heroes in the math and science field, Dr. Perelman is going against the grain.

Andy B.
I read this yesterday and have been thinking about it.
What I have come up with is the complexity of the human spirit and the enjoyment of the challenge. It does give pause for thought.
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