[Errant]

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[nmh]

“”I have turned down (the award),” Perelman told the Interfax news agency by telephone. “The main reason is disagreement with the organised mathematics community. I do not like their decisions, I consider them unfair.”

“I think that the contribution of American mathematician (Richard) Hamilton in solving this problem is no less than mine.”

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He's been turning down awards since 1936.

Either he is arrogant or turned off by the arrogance of others? I don't know but he is an interesting character. Does anyone else know about him?

[fidelis]

This mathematician turned down a million clams? Maybe he needs to recalculate that.

[James C. Bennett]

To some people, their principles are worth more than a couple of million dollars.

[bolobaby]

“”I think that the contribution of American mathematician (Richard) Hamilton in solving this problem is no less than mine.””

So, if this guy is such a genius, how come he hasn’t figured out to accept the award and GIVE half of it to Hamilton? This jackass may not want the money, but I bet Hamilton wouldn’t mind $500,000.

What an asshat.

[stansblugrassgrl]

“organised mathematics community”

That phrase cracked me up. I didn’t know there was one!

[snowsislander]

Mr. Perelman has given the world an answer that we spent a long time seeking, and his mathematical fame will last a far longer time than virtually any current politician's or pop star's fleeting fame.

He's certainly entitled to accept or refuse awards based on his principles.

[SunkenCiv]

thanks Errant.

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[sourcery]

Initially, I misread the headline as "Recursive Top Mathematician..." :-)