Solving Famous Problems Isn't a Qualitative Leap
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-07-15
This post reinforces a broader perspective: there is no absolute, qualitative boundary between math/proof problems of varying difficulties. The author argues that "solving a famous problem for the first time" is often more of a PR event than a fundamental leap in capability.
They also express a specific stance: if DeepSeek achieves a genuine "first success" on a named problem, it would be far more convincing. Ultimately, however, they believe such progress should be viewed on a continuum rather than being mythologized as a singular breakthrough.
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