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“I've worked in so many areas -- I'm sort of a dilettante. Basically, I'm not interested in doing research and I never have been.”

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David Blackwell
David Blackwell

David Blackwell was an outstanding American mathematician known for his research in probability theory, statistical mechanics, and topology. His work had a profound impact on modern mathematics and statistics. more

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