John Baez, mathematical physicist:
[W]hen mathematicians say a concept is “too abstract”, I assume it means they don’t understand it yet but are embarrassed to say “I don’t understand it yet”.
This is based on my own self-perception.
John Baez, mathematical physicist:
[W]hen mathematicians say a concept is “too abstract”, I assume it means they don’t understand it yet but are embarrassed to say “I don’t understand it yet”.
This is based on my own self-perception.