Undergrad Category Theory and the Riemann Hypothesis

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Recent discussions highlight a growing interest in the relationship between category theory and the Riemann Hypothesis (RH). While some speculate that group theory might provide insights into RH, others argue that category theory is unlikely to be relevant, as it focuses on identifying patterns across various mathematical structures rather than addressing specific properties of complex functions. The distinction between proving properties of functions and exploring commonalities among algebraic structures is emphasized. Additionally, the role of differentiation and integration in function analysis is mentioned, suggesting a different mathematical approach. Overall, the consensus leans toward category theory not being a suitable tool for tackling the Riemann Hypothesis.
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YouTube has been suggesting videos about category theory of late, and I have spent some time skimming through them, without really understanding where it's all going.

A question came to mind, namely:
It seems reasonably conceivable that group theory could perhaps supply a vital key to the Riemann Hypothesis. In a similar sense, is it plausible that a unique and crucial key to the RH might come from category theory? Or is it the case that "category theory just doesn't do that stuff" ?
 
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Category theory just doesn't do that stuff.

It looks for patterns which are common across different categories regardless their specific definitions. I do not see any connection between RH and group theory, not do I between RH and category theory. The questions are quite diametrical: prove a certain property of a certain complex function versus which properties have groups, rings, modules, and sets in common?
 
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It would be interesting to note that differentiation can be used as an operator for functions of R, while integrating the operand would mean taking the inverse of the operand.
 
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