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Originally Posted by Kuan
OK let's narrow it down. How would someone, as an amateur mathematician, know without a doubt that the Riemann hypothesis has been proven. (or not) 
Can a chimp recognize the difference in mathematical abillity between me and my math professor? Can someone with the mathematical ability of a chimp recognize the difference? |
People recognize problem solving skills, I have trained many people that did not know jack squat about the task but worked through it proficiently through problem solving. Others fumble their way through or call in sick the next day and never return.