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		kibibu on May 17, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Computer scientists invent an efficient new way to... I thought The Book was an Erdos thing. I wonder who used it first.

stevesimmons on May 17, 2024 | [–]

"During a lecture in 1985, Erdős said, `You don't have to believe in God, but you should believe in The Book.`"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proofs_from_THE_BOOK

vanderZwan on May 17, 2024 | [–]

I think you're right, I must have confused the two. I'll edit my comment to reduce the spread of misinformation.

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