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John Carlos Baez @johncarlosbaez@mathstodon.xyz

5/4/2025, 8:35:13 AM

Public

Headline:

"Mathematician solves algebra’s oldest problem using intriguing new number sequences.""

🤔

In the article:

"So, when we assume ∛7 'exists' in a formula, we’re assuming that this infinite, never-ending decimal is somehow a complete object. This is why, Prof. Wildberger says, he “doesn’t believe in irrational numbers.”

😬

Too bad this nonsense is getting publicity when there's so much real math to explain.

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1082269

Mathematician solves algebra’s oldest problem using intriguing new number sequences

A mathematician has built an algebraic solution to an equation that was once believed impossible to solve. 

www.eurekalert.org · EurekAlert!

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