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I realized today that there wasn't one, and i haven't been able to find out why. Anyone here know?
Why is there no math nobel prize?
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The discussion centers around the absence of a Nobel Prize in Mathematics, exploring potential reasons and speculations regarding this topic. Participants share their thoughts and previous discussions on the matter.
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- One participant notes the lack of a Nobel Prize in Mathematics and seeks explanations.
- Another participant suggests that Alfred Nobel did not want to establish a prize for mathematics, referencing past discussions on the topic.
- A third participant acknowledges the existence of speculation surrounding the issue and encourages others to search for more information, implying that some of the speculation may be unfounded.
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Participants do not reach a consensus on the reasons for the absence of a mathematics Nobel Prize, with multiple views and speculations presented.
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Some claims about the reasons for the absence of the prize are based on speculation, and there is an acknowledgment that previous discussions have taken place on this topic.
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Please use the search function.We've had threads on this subject.
Short answer:the late Alfred Nobel didn't want to.
Daniel.
Short answer:the late Alfred Nobel didn't want to.
Daniel.
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sorry, am in a hurry, so i didn't have time.
I'll do so later, feel free to close thread.
I'll do so later, feel free to close thread.
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There's been a lot of speculation over time. A quick google search should get you plenty of details. Here's a page to get you started:
http://mathforum.org/social/articles/ross.html
As the article demonstrates, a lot of this speculation is nonsense, but what can you expect?
http://mathforum.org/social/articles/ross.html
As the article demonstrates, a lot of this speculation is nonsense, but what can you expect?
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