Chapter 10, “Lifetimes of Chance” (p. 199)
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Indeed, mathematics is full of conjectures—questions waiting for answers—with no assurance that the answers even exist.
— Ivars Peterson
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About Ivars Peterson
Ivars Peterson (born 4 December 1948) is an award-winning mathematics writer.
About Ivars Peterson
Ivars Peterson (born 4 December 1948) is an award-winning mathematics writer.
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