I'm not going to be a part of their circus.
Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal
I'm not going to be a part of their circus.
Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal
Reported statement about the mathematical community's awards
2010
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"I do not think that the mathematical community has the right to decide whether I should accept or reject the prize. I have my own reasons. If my proof is correct, then I don't need any other recogniti…"
Controversial"I have learned to calculate voids, together with how to avoid them."
Strange & Unusual"I consider myself a professional mathematician. But I do not want to become a member of the mathematical community. I do not consider their decisions fair. I consider their decisions immoral."
Strange & Unusual"I am not interested in the opinion of others."
Controversial"I am not interested in the opinions of the mathematical establishment."
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