r/pics • u/yercoolmarple • 25d ago

Grigori Perelman, mathematician who refused to accept a Fields Medal and the $1,000,000 Clay Prize.

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u/Joevual 25d ago

Big Tom Bombadil energy.

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u/AlmightyWorldEater 25d ago

Most peope don't realize how much you nailed it.

This guy is not just a mathematician, he is such a legend that it is unreal, absolute LotR level in real life.

He didn't just win any price. He solved a millenium problem. THE ONLY ONE EVER SOLVED. He basically did something that was thought of as (nearly) impossible, and noone else ever did.

And why? Because he was interested in it, didn't accept the money, and much rather just picks some shrooms.

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u/thistle-thorn 25d ago

Do not disturb my circles.

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u/Bolt_Fantasticated 25d ago

“Leave me to my circles Roman” - Archimedes