I did not ask for anything. I did not want anything.
— Grigori Perelman Contemporary

Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal

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Context

Regarding recognition for his work

Date / Period

2006

Category

Controversial

Source

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2006/08/28/manifold-destiny

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Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

Method

Cross Reference

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