Are There Other Confirmed Geniuses in this Forum?

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The thread explores the concept of genius among participants, with a focus on self-identification as geniuses in mathematics, computer science, and other fields. The discussion includes humorous and light-hearted exchanges, as well as challenges related to mathematical problems.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant claims to be a mathematical genius and seeks others with similar self-identification.
  • Another participant humorously identifies as a "Soooooper Genius."
  • Several participants express their own claims of genius, with one stating they identify all others as geniuses as well.
  • A challenge is posed to demonstrate knowledge of the Riemann zeta function's complex zeros, indicating a desire for proof of genius through mathematical capability.
  • Responses include dismissals of the challenge as trivial, with one participant asserting that true geniuses do not engage with trivial problems.
  • Humor is prevalent, with comments about being a "very stable genius" and references to grammar and meta-stability.
  • There are playful exchanges about the plural form of "genius" and a light-hearted poem about a genius named Geni.
  • Some participants reflect on the nature of ridicule and the appropriateness of responses in the discussion.

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The discussion features a mix of self-identification as geniuses, humor, and playful banter, with no clear consensus on the definition or criteria for genius. Disagreement exists regarding the seriousness of the challenge posed and the appropriateness of responses to it.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes humorous and ironic statements, which may reflect varying interpretations of genius and the seriousness of the topic. The mathematical challenge presented remains unresolved, with differing opinions on its significance.

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Participants interested in discussions about self-identification, humor in academic contexts, or the social dynamics of genius may find this thread engaging.

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Am a mathematical genius and computer science and other by most metrics that are available today.

Are there any other here who are confirmed to be such?
Trying to find a forum of smart people.
 

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Soooooper Genius.
I like the sound of that.
 
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I too identify as a genius. Furthermore, I identify all others as geniuses, too!
 
I know I'm a legend in my own mind...probably a genius too.
 
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and, sorry, just to check that you are actually a genius, please provide the solution to the following:

Show that the all the complex zeros of ##\zeta(s)## have real part equal to ##1/2##, where $$\zeta(s)=\sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{1}{n^s}$$
 
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True geniuses don't do trivial problems.
 
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Damn, touche, you are a true genius.
 
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I'm a genius at locking threads and giving infractions to trolls. Nuff said. :wink:
 
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Sorry to overstep my authority after the lock, but I finally realized what bothered me about this statement by the OP (other than the trolling). I'll unlock the thread and thread ban the OP to ask who else sees the irony in this violation of the grammar police code...

JanSafr said:
Am a mathematical genius and computer science and other by most metrics that are available today.

noun, adjective, noun
 
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I'm only annoyed because I forgot to say I was a very stable genius. Ah well... not presidential timber.
 
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Haborix said:
and, sorry, just to check that you are actually a genius, please provide the solution to the following:

Show that the all the complex zeros of ##\zeta(s)## have real part equal to ##1/2##, where $$\zeta(s)=\sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{1}{n^s}$$
No problem. I have a proof under the RH (standard assumption in cryptology).
 
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I'm stupid, sorry.
 
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Great 1rd post!
 
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hutchphd said:
I'm only annoyed because I forgot to say I was a very stable genius. Ah well... not presidential timber.
Are you sure you're not just meta-stable?
 
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Wouldn't the plural of genius be genii?
 
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Geni was a genius
At least her mamma said.
She could finish her math
Before her bath,
and off she went to bed.
 
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I work with a number of geniuses. Every day. In a furniture warehouse..
 
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Mondayman said:
I work with a number of geniuses. Every day. In a furniture warehouse..
Not an apple store?
 
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There was one, but sadly he left.
 
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Just because a person opens themselves up to ridicule does not mean that it is nice to pile on.
 
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caz said:
Just because a person opens themselves up to ridicule does not mean that it is nice to pile on.
Yeah, I guess it's time to tie off this thread now. Thanks folks.
 
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