Rigor is not a yes-no property of a proof... it is a vague standard of careful treatment that is currently acceptable to a particular group. (Richard Hamming)

Rigor is not a yes-no property of a proof... it is a vague standard of careful treatment that is currently acceptable to a particular group.

Richard Hamming

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