(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?
Thurston had such a kind & creative attitude. (My first real encouragement in math came from one of his former students, who was also “sparkly” and enthusiastic and made topology accessible.)
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Speaking of visual proofs! I still don’t know how Thurston could do proof-by-picture in four dimensions. If there’s anyone in math I suspect of having a bit of chemical aid...
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