Russian Genius Solves Most Complicated Math Problem, Rejects $1M Prize

[dabbler]

http://www.mosnews.com/news/2006/08/16/perelman.shtml

[-evil-duerr-]

what an idiot!

[esoter1c]

Originally Posted by -evil-duerr-

what an idiot!

In Soviet Russia, money spends you !

[jono]

I thought Max Fischer solved that problem and gained the adoration of his peers.

[Haze]

I dunno, I think that it is quite respectable to see that someone actaually does something for "their love of the game" or what have you.

- ë

[DefJef]

^ yeah, true... but love it or not, youre an idiot to turn down a million bucks.

if he doesnt want it.., why wouldnt he take it and donate it to charity??

selfish bastard mathmetition

A classic example of "Book smarts" vs "common sense"

[crookedking]

he was probably alread rich.

[hardstylin]

sometime money doesnt matter.

[Hallucinogen]

Werd to mah komrad! WHo needs moneyz anyways?

Btw, Moscow is the most expensive city in the world:D

[neoh]

Originally Posted by crookedking

he was probably alread rich.

chances are very likely.
very highly respected mathematicians make a LOT of money.

[neoh]

also what I'd like to know is.

dabbler, wtf are you doing reading moscow news? :p

[dabbler]

nah DOA

^ standard ^

[Antenna_Boy]

he should have taken the one million and used it to make a calculator which would solve problems like he solved lol, THAT, would be cool =)

[neoh]

here's the dude:




ahaha.
kinda looks like gusto

[Gusto]

yeah, man, i can see the resemblance.

[neoh]

see!*#
it's true!@&
gusto is a mathematical geeeenius.

Originally Posted by neoh

here's the dude:




ahaha.
kinda looks like gusto

On a scale of

mathematician ------------------------------------- Serial Killer
I'd place him about here:................................... ^^^

[whatitdo]

^ The news article argues otherwise, and I'll have to lean to the left on your scale there.

Anyone that has gone to university will know that gifted academics are often very unique in their outlooks on the world. There is a reason they choose that work and its not for money. Most of them could make much more money if they applied their minds at business.