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“Given a conjecture, the best thing is to prove it. The second best thing is to disprove it. The third best thing is to prove that it is not possible to disprove it, since it will tell you not to waste your time trying to disprove it. That's what Gödel did for the Continuum Hypothesis.”

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Saharon Shelah

Saharon Shelah is a renowned mathematician known for his work in model theory and set theory. Born on July 3, 1945, he is an Israeli mathematician considered one of the most outstanding mathematicians of the 20th century. more

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