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“In mathematics, it's unwise to abandon an interesting idea just because it's wrong.”

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Book:Infinity: A Very Short Introduction

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Infinity: A Very Short Introduction

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Ian Stewart was an accomplished mathematician known for his contributions to mathematics education, popularization of mathematics, and the history of mathematics. His work spanned a wide range of fields from algebraic geometry to the philosophy of mathematics. more

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