Steven Stowers

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A beautiful proof should explain, and it should explain clearly, deeply, and elegantly. A well-written, well-crafted argument should feel like a splash of cool water, and be a beacon of light—it should refresh the spirit and illuminate the mind. And it should be charming.
A Mathematician's Lament: How School Cheats Us Out of Our Most Fascinating and Imaginative Art Form
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