Saturday, 24 April 2010

Am I asking the Worng Question?

Often the right solution come from the right question. Often but not always, the right question was asked followed by the right solution. But just like the old Gauss, I paused and began to ask, did I asked the right question?

Redefining the question, often but not always, simplifies the whole problem set particularly if the subject is totally beyond ordinary topics. I realized that my questions with regards to prime numbers is pointing towards Riemann's Zeta function, which had already put many mathematicians to madness. Nevertheless, I shall not forget about it. It is a question that stimulates my mind.

I had somebody asking me what the triangle be of use for (to human being or daily life). So I answered 'nothing'. Indeed it is useless. The knowledge I gain from this pursuit is probably useless beyond comprehension. But hey, what should I care. What is important is 'I like it'.

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