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“Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding.”

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William Thurston

William Thurston was a renowned mathematician known for his groundbreaking contributions to geometric topology. His research involved the classification of three-dimensional manifolds and the Poincaré conjecture, which had a profound impact on the mathematical community. more

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