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I suppose proofs could be computer generated
But unless there's a readable printout, it's only been proven to the computer. Likewise, I have no objections to computer checking of proofs prior to publication with the understanding that it's akin to spell checking. The important thing is to create something that a human being can examine and decide for himself whether it's correct. Without that, mathematical proofs are of little real value.
Posted by: John L. Ries   Posted on: 11/08/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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I suppose proofs could be computer generated  John L. Ries | 11/08/08
Or if the software has a bug, accidental or otherwise.  HypnoToad | 11/08/08
Bugs B. Gone  DannyO_0x98 | 11/08/08
Not to mention....  John L. Ries | 11/08/08
Parallel processing?  Ross44 | 11/09/08
It's not a bug, it's a feature!  brad@... | 11/14/08
How do you interpret bits?  aeriform | 11/10/08

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