I discovered a very simple proof of Fermat's Last Theorem but every PHD genius I have shown it to have said that they cannot verify that it is absolutely correct. Yet they don't deny that the resulting mathematics shows an irresolvable paradox of basic arithmetic. It seems everyone wants a 'trophy proof' in excess of a billion pages (my proof is two pages) to wave around to the fawning mathematical community. I've lost all regard for the 'academic industry' for it seems to be populated with 'mathematical hi
I'm not interested in showing anyone up. I'm just looking for an honest assessment. I have a sister with 7 academic degrees and I wouldn't trust her with my grocery list. I found out that there are a lot more of her type in academia and they all seem to arouse an instant feeling of foreboding in me.
Then post your proof to the Internet and link to it on places that discuss math/science topics. You'll get plenty of feedback. But then that would require actually proving you have this mystical proof.
My hesitation has always been whether I should just explore the implications of the proof myself, since it combines elements of arithmetic in a novel juxtaposition that have never been thought of before, or at least I think it is unique. I suffer from the same weakness as everyone else and covet the 'credit' if it is truely a valid and useful proof.
Another excuse. First it's some conspiracy of the "acadrmic industry", then it's the imaginary requirement of an academic email for why you don't post to arXiv, and now it's some claim of your credit being stolen. And you wonder why no one buys your story?
Why is it you people think I'm some sort of mathematical infomercial. I'm selling nothing. I've read about Andrew Wiles account of his proof as he was afraid of all those peaceful, honest, decent, mathematicians stealing all of his work. You have confirmed that fear. I'm in no hurry. Since I pass by the Mathematica building frequently I just thought I would submit a question. That's all.
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Why care what those people think? Just publish your proof and show them up.
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Then post your proof to the Internet and link to it on places that discuss math/science topics. You'll get plenty of feedback. But then that would require actually proving you have this mystical proof.
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Another excuse. First it's some conspiracy of the "acadrmic industry", then it's the imaginary requirement of an academic email for why you don't post to arXiv, and now it's some claim of your credit being stolen. And you wonder why no one buys your story?
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Because you act like one of those infomercial snake-oil people.