转 我们许多人本能地感觉到,数学这个领域正要发生改变。 所以让我们在不夸张、也不悲观的前提下,来拆解一下这些可能出现的结果。 Many of us intuitively feel that the field of mathematics is going to change, so let's unpack the likely outcomes, without resorting to hyperbole or doomerism.
Vlad TenevCEO and Co-Founder of Robinhood
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我们许多人本能地感觉到,数学这个领域正要发生改变。
所以让我们在不夸张、也不悲观的前提下,来拆解一下这些可能出现的结果。
Many of us intuitively feel that the field of mathematics is going to change, so let's unpack the likely outcomes, without resorting to hyperbole or doomerism.
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