In the middle of the twentieth century it was attempted to divide physics and mathematics. The consequences turned out to be catastrophic. (Vladimir Arnold)

In the middle of the twentieth century it was attempted to divide physics and mathematics. The consequences turned out to be catastrophic.

Vladimir Arnold

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