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Will the Riemann hypothesis be solved by 2100?
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The discussion revolves around the Riemann Hypothesis and whether it will be resolved by the year 2100. Participants share their thoughts, theories, and reflections on the complexity and implications of the hypothesis, touching on historical perspectives and personal interpretations.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses confusion over the Riemann Hypothesis, referencing Littlewood's skepticism and John Nash's struggles with it.
- A personal theory is proposed suggesting that universes where the hypothesis is true have a probability of zero, implying a unique coincidence in our universe.
- Another participant humorously remarks on the uncertainty of predicting the resolution of the hypothesis, likening it to a crystal ball undergoing surgery.
- A claim is made that if Fermat's Last Theorem can be proved, it opens the door to possibilities regarding the Riemann Hypothesis.
- A counterpoint is introduced referencing Kurt Gödel's disagreement with the notion that proving Fermat's Last Theorem implies anything is possible.
- One participant criticizes the speculative nature of the discussion, suggesting it does not meet the quality standards of Physics Forums.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of views, with some engaging in speculative theories while others challenge the quality and relevance of the discussion. There is no consensus on the likelihood of the Riemann Hypothesis being solved by 2100.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference historical figures and theories, but there is a lack of clarity on the assumptions underlying their claims. The discussion includes speculative elements that remain unresolved.
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malawi_glenn
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What do you think?
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Hornbein
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I once picked up a book on the Riemann Hypothesis and couldn't even understand the first page. LIttlewood said "I can't see any reason why it would be true." John Nash went nuts trying to solve it.
My pet theory is that Universes in which the Hypothesis is true are of probability zero. We just happen to live in this infinite coincidence. :-)
But if Fermat's Last Theorem can be proved then anything is possible.
My pet theory is that Universes in which the Hypothesis is true are of probability zero. We just happen to live in this infinite coincidence. :-)
But if Fermat's Last Theorem can be proved then anything is possible.
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Tom.G
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Sorry, my crystal ball is having major surgery at the moment.
Since no one knows exactly what its internal processes are, the prognosis is grim.
I'l get back to you if it survives.
If you find an answer before I get back to you, please let me know so your problem can be removed from the "To Do List."
Thank you,
Tom
Since no one knows exactly what its internal processes are, the prognosis is grim.
I'l get back to you if it survives.
If you find an answer before I get back to you, please let me know so your problem can be removed from the "To Do List."
Thank you,
Tom
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Borek
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Kurt Gödel disagrees.Hornbein said:
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DrClaude
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Such speculation is pointless. This thread does not reach PhysicsForums quality standards. It will now be closed.donglepuss said:
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