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What are some famous rejections of correct mathematics?

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Which mathematical ideas have done most to change history?

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Fourier vs Laplace transforms

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What's the use of a complete measure?

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Major mathematical advances past age fifty

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Use of Conjectures to Prove a Theorem

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Examples of mathematics motivated by technological considerations

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What are some examples of colorful language in serious mathematics papers?

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Vector spaces without natural bases

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Suggestions for a good Measure Theory book

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Why sin and cos in the Fourier Series?

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Fun applications of representations of finite groups

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What are some famous rejections of correct mathematics?

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What are the recommended books for an introductory study of elliptic curves?

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What is the difference between homology and cohomology?

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What is the difference between matrix theory and linear algebra?

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Abstract thought vs calculation

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Elliptic curves — general structure of the group

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Geometric flavored textbook on algebra

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Motivation for concepts in Algebraic Geometry

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Major mathematical advances past age fifty

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Grothendieck's Galois Theory today

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What should be learned in a first serious schemes course?

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Demystifying complex numbers

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Experimental mathematics leading to major advances

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What are some results in mathematics that have snappy proofs using model theory?

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Interpretation of elements of H^1 in sheaf cohomology.

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Best online mathematics videos?

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Elliptic curves and algebraic stacks

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Slick ways to make annoying verifications

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What are some famous rejections of correct mathematics?

Which mathematical ideas have done most to change history?

Fourier vs Laplace transforms

What's the use of a complete measure?

Major mathematical advances past age fifty

Use of Conjectures to Prove a Theorem

Examples of mathematics motivated by technological considerations

What are some examples of colorful language in serious mathematics papers?

Vector spaces without natural bases

Suggestions for a good Measure Theory book

Why sin and cos in the Fourier Series?

Fun applications of representations of finite groups

What are some famous rejections of correct mathematics?

What are the recommended books for an introductory study of elliptic curves?

What is the difference between homology and cohomology?

What is the difference between matrix theory and linear algebra?

Abstract thought vs calculation

Elliptic curves — general structure of the group

Geometric flavored textbook on algebra

Motivation for concepts in Algebraic Geometry

Major mathematical advances past age fifty

Grothendieck's Galois Theory today

What should be learned in a first serious schemes course?

Demystifying complex numbers

Experimental mathematics leading to major advances

What are some results in mathematics that have snappy proofs using model theory?

Interpretation of elements of H^1 in sheaf cohomology.

Best online mathematics videos?

Elliptic curves and algebraic stacks

Slick ways to make annoying verifications