(Answer only if you’ve ever derived a mathematical proof.) Have you ever “seen” a proof of a theorem in an intuitive flash of insight?
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This discussion is reminding/emphasizing (to) me that the word "trivial" is rather interesting and nuanced (and maybe even quite deep???) in mathematics!
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this happened to me once when i was studying abroad at cambridge: professor: [some proposition or other] me: is this trivial? professor: yes me: is it trivial to see that it's trivial? professor: [pauses for thought]
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