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The Year in Mathematics - Quanta Magazine

The Year in Mathematics - Quanta Magazine

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While celebrating mathematical achievements, let's not forget the grotesque backdrop of a system that hoards knowledge within the ivory towers and silicon valleys of privilege. Mathematics, hailed as a pure pursuit, can't be detached from a world where the majority languishes in ignorance due to the monopolization of education by the elites. This isn't just about solving conjectures; it's about dismantling systems that prioritize intellectual elitism over widespread enlightenment and liberation.

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