In mathematics, it's not a game where the fastest wins. But… - Edward Frenkel

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In mathematics, it's not a game where the fastest wins. But rather, it's more like who can see farther, who can see deeper. That's the one who achieves more.

Edward Frenkel

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About Edward Frenkel

Edward Vladimirovich Frenkel (born May 2, 1968) is a Russian mathematician, Professor of mathematics at , member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and author of the bestselling book Love and Math. He is working in representation theory, algebraic geometry, and mathematical physics.

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Native Name: Эдуард Владимирович Френкель

Alternative Names: Edward Vladimirovich Frenkel

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