A story about this — 5 years ago
A fascinating look into the lives and competitions of mathematical geniuses. I don’t know if all these guys are crazy, or just the interesting ones, but the stories of enigmatic genius make for great reading. The ruthless competition, sniping, and undermining that goes on in the realms of theoretical academia rival any in business or sports, and Singh does an admirable job weaving a story of mystery and deep human interest around this mathematical achievement.
