Mathematical Proofs Debate

Commenters demand explanations, examples, and verifications of proofs mentioned in an article, debating their formality, constructiveness, and relation to AI or computer-assisted proofs.

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ABC LLM imgur.com O.o euclidsmuse.com proof theorem proofs prove mathematical abc conjecture theorems applying transformation

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tacitusarc Oct 29, 2024 View on HN

Would be nice if the article explained the proofs.

cgmg Sep 3, 2017 View on HN

Did I say it was a mathematical proof?

paulddraper Jun 4, 2023 View on HN

The proof doesn't have to be constructive

KRAKRISMOTT Jan 16, 2023 View on HN

Would you mind elaborating on the proof?

lurker19 May 15, 2011 View on HN

Theorem without proof is unsatisfying.

mjcohen Apr 28, 2015 View on HN

If the proof is simple, give it.

umanwizard Apr 4, 2025 View on HN

Can you give an example of the type of theorem or proof you're talking about?

_blz2 Jun 17, 2019 View on HN

Intuitive explanation about the proof? That might be tricky because it took a computer to prove it.

simulator5g Apr 30, 2025 View on HN

An LLM cannot reason through a mathematical proof, it would be something other than an LLM if it could.

hyperpallium Oct 27, 2019 View on HN

You can prove a theorem, but who shall prove the proof?