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arxiv 2112.11598 v2 pith:2QWZA6PV submitted 2021-12-22 math.HO

What is the point of computers? A question for pure mathematicians

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We discuss the idea that computers might soon help mathematicians to prove theorems in areas where they have not previously been useful. Furthermore we argue that these same computer tools will also help us in the communication and teaching of mathematics.

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