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The Mathocalypse

Rumors spread that a robot solved a mathematical problem being worked on by complexity theory researcher Dana Moshkovitz, sparking discussion within her household.

Key points

  • •Complexity theory researcher Dana Moshkovitz was working on a specific mathematical problem.
  • •Rumors spread that a robot had solved the problem.
  • •Her nine-year-old son told his researcher mother about the rumor and teased her.
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