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Mathematical Turing test: Readable proofs from your computer
April 15, 2013 by Artem Kaznatcheev 10 Comments
We have previously discussed the finicky task of defining intelligence, but surely being able to do math qualifies? Even if the importance of mathematics in science is questioned by people as notable as E.O. Wilson, surely nobody questions it as an intelligent activity? Mathematical reasoning is not necessary for intelligence, but surely it is sufficient?
Note that by mathematics, I don’t mean number crunching or carrying out a rote computation. I mean the bread and butter of what mathematicians do: proving theorems and solving general problems. As an example, consider the following theorem about metric spaces:
Can you prove this theorem? Would you call someone that can — intelligent? Take a moment to come up with a proof.
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