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Choosing definitions for mathematical objects is often central to mathematics because new definitions, frameworks, and abstractions provide new tools and perspectives.
Unresolved speaker · Mathematics Just Changed Forever — Kevin Hartnett · 26 Oct 2026
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“In many ways, coming up with the right definition for an object is the whole game in mathematics. When mathematicians define new objects or new frameworks and abstractions, they are equipping the field with new tools and perspectives.”1:15:30Report a misattribution
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