$10M math prize feud draws criticism; commenters point to Terence Tao's take
gerardsans · x · 2026-09-23
Commenters debate a roughly $10M mathematics prize controversy, with one arguing the money could have changed many lives and mainly served a few egos. Another advises disengaging from the 'circus' and listening to Terence Tao, who reportedly has worthwhile thoughts on the matter.
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