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“The mathematician is in much more direct contact with reality. ... [Whereas] the physicist's reality, whatever it may be, has few or none of the attributes which common sense ascribes instinctively to reality. A chair may be a collection of whirling electrons.”

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G. H. Hardy
G. H. Hardy

G. H. Hardy was a renowned British mathematician known for his contributions to number theory and mathematical analysis. Born on February 7, 1877, he passed away on December 1, 1947. Hardy is respected for his unique mathematical style and profound insights into mathematical problems. more

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