“Incidentally, when we're faced with a "prove or disprove," we're usually better off trying first to disprove with a counterexample, for two reasons: A disproof is potentially easier (we need just one counterexample); and nitpicking arouses our creative juices. Even if the given assertion is true, our search for a counterexample often leads to a proof, as soon as we see why a counterexample is impossible. Besides, it's healthy to be skeptical.”
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Concrete mathematics: a foundation for computer science
This book covers a wide range of mathematical topics relevant to computer science, including discrete mathematics, combinatorics, and number theory. It is designed to provide a solid foundation for understanding the mathematical underpinnings of computer science. more
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Ronald Graham
Ronald Graham is a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to combinatorial mathematics and graph theory. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University and has held academic positions at several institutions. more
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