@St_Rev normative in what sense? yay more sociology of math
@Meaningness @sarahdoingthing Bourbaki were the masters of a particular, very difficult, style. Not one I personally care for ofc.
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@Meaningness@sarahdoingthing To the extent that fashion demanded it be the *only* game allowed, that was harmful. But, French ppl. -
@St_Rev@sarahdoingthing Somehow I failed to make the connection that Bourbaki was characteristically French!
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@St_Rev@sarahdoingthing More generally, formalism (as a philosophy) is sterile, and the spirit of exploration is where the savor is.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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