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Yemon Choi
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Why is the concept of topos a methamorphisis"metamorphosis" of the concept of space?

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Why is topos a methamorphisis of the concept of space?

Hi,

I recently started studying topos theory, and I am puzzled by the Grothendieck's claim that topos is a "metamorphosis" of the concept of space. Can somebody explain what he means by this?

Thanks, Alexander