...Oh. I was hoping for a good joke.MathematicalPhysicist said:
Mandelbroth said:...Oh. I was hoping for a good joke.
What's wrong with doing that? Seems reasonable to me. :tongue:jk22 said:
There is no evidence to suggest that Grassmann, a renowned 19th century mathematician, smoked marijuana. While it is possible that he may have used other substances, there is no historical record or personal account to support the claim that he smoked grass.
The rumor likely stems from the fact that Grassmann's last name is similar to the word "grass," which is a common slang term for marijuana. However, this is purely coincidental and there is no basis for the assumption that he was a marijuana user.
Again, there is no evidence to suggest that Grassmann actually smoked grass. However, even if he did, it is unlikely that it would have had any impact on his work as a mathematician. Many successful and brilliant individuals have used recreational substances without it affecting their professional abilities.
No, there are no references to Grassmann's drug use in his writings or correspondence. As a scientist, he focused primarily on his work and there is no indication that he used drugs or that it had any influence on his thoughts or ideas.
No, the rumor of Grassmann smoking grass has no impact on his contributions to mathematics. His theories and discoveries stand on their own merit and are not affected by baseless rumors or assumptions about his personal life. It is important to evaluate and appreciate his work based on its own merits and not on unfounded rumors or speculation.