What Makes a Fields Medalist Stand Out?

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The discussion revolves around preparing questions for an interview with a Fields Medal recipient. Participants suggest asking about the recipient's motivations for pursuing mathematics and their future aspirations. There is particular interest in discussing the controversial proof of the abc conjecture by Mochizuki, highlighting its complexity. The possibility of sharing a transcript of the interview is mentioned, though it seems unlikely to happen. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of insightful questions that delve into the mathematician's experiences and perspectives.
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Hi,
not sure if this is the right place to put this. But I am interviewing a Fields Medal recipient. What should I ask him?
 
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sartregenius said:
Hi,
not sure if this is the right place to put this. But I am interviewing a Fields Medal recipient. What should I ask him?

What does he think about this Mochizuki business?

[referring to Mochizuki's claimed proof of the abc conjecture, which nobody in the world can understand]

At least that's what I'd ask.
 
Why are you interviewing him? Is this on behalf of a university math club? Other?
 
sartregenius said:
Hi,
not sure if this is the right place to put this. But I am interviewing a Fields Medal recipient. What should I ask him?
Ask him why he decided to pursue math and where he wants to go next with his work.

I'm with Greg on this. I'd like to see a transcript here.
 
Ask him if he wades in the tide.
 
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Its a long story. I don't think I'll be able to post the transcript here. Perhaps, if I do publish it you can copy the link...Anymore ideas guys?
 

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