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		tomjakubowski on Aug 17, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Inconsistency of Arithmetic (2011) Tao is respectful in his criticism. And Nelson returns the respect in humbly withdrawing his claim. That is the great thing about this exchange to me.

civilized on Aug 17, 2021 [–]

The tone of the exchange is great, although normal in the company of accomplished pure mathematicians.

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