AI Proves the Riemann Hypothesis? A Sci-Fi Joke on Hilbert's Return
luismbat · x · 2026-08-11
The author uses a famous quote from mathematician David Hilbert to craft a sci-fi joke: if Hilbert were to awaken after a thousand years, his first question would be, "Has the Riemann hypothesis been proven?"
The answer is yes, but with a twist—it wasn't proven by a human. This joke cleverly echoes the current shock and impact brought by AI in the field of mathematical reasoning.
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