The Epsilon Conjecture In Fermat's Last Theorem

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The discussion centers on the implications of the Epsilon Conjecture in relation to Fermat's Last Theorem and the Taniyama-Shimura Conjecture. It highlights that if a solution to Fermat's Last Theorem exists, a non-modular elliptic curve, known as the Frey Curve, can be constructed. However, since the existence of the Frey Curve is contingent upon the truth of Fermat's Last Theorem, the validity of the Taniyama-Shimura Conjecture remains uncertain. The confusion arises from the assumption of the Frey Curve's existence without definitive proof of Fermat's Last Theorem.

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By supposing there is a solution to Fermat's Last Theorem then according to Frye you can create an elliptic curve that isn't modular. Taniyama-Shimura says that all elliptic curves are modular, so in proving that that Frye curve is not modular which was done by Ribet don't you disprove the Taniyama-Shimura conjecture and Fermat's Last Theorem?

I'm really confused.
 
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I think the confusion stems from the idea that the Frey Curve must exist since it could be described and studied. However, its existence depends on whether or not Fermat's Last Theorem is actually true or false. If we do not know whether Fermat's Last Theorem is actually true or false then all we can do is assume it is either true or false which means the existence of the Frey Curve is uncertain. If the existence of the Frey Curve is uncertain, does it make sense to conclude with certainty that the Taniyama-Shimura Conjecture is false if all we do is assume Fermat's Last Theorem is false?
 
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Thanks for your answer, I found out my problem elsewhere right after I posted this.
 

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