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Jean-Pierre Serre turns 100

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  1. andrenarchy · · focus · HN ↗
    The European Mathematical Society just published an interview with Serre on the occasion of his birthday: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;euromathsoc.org&#x2F;news&#x2F;ems-magazine-no.-141:-celebrating-jean-pierre-serre-at-100-226" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;euromathsoc.org&#x2F;news&#x2F;ems-magazine-no.-141:-celebrati...
    1. nxobject · · focus · HN ↗
      My favorite part curled up in a footnote:

      &gt; AI told me that, among my books, this is the most difficult to read for students. I write for mathematicians, not for students.

      Gépété raté.

      EDIT:

      Actually, I didn&#x27;t know he bouldered!

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