Mathematical elegance is not a useful standard beyond math
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Great work is consistent with itself 1 0 2and
Willingness to redo work can lead to better results 1 0 2and
Cutting unnecessary elements can lead to a more concentrated and understood result 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
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Cutting unnecessary elements can lead to a more concentrated and understood result 1 0 2Mathematical elegance is a useful standard beyond math 1 0 2Mathematical knowledge is based on axiomatic assumptions that are apprehended as true 1 0 2Concepts used in everyday life are fuzzy and can break down under scrutiny 1 0 2It's hard to distinguish something that's hard to understand due to unclear writing from something that's hard to understand due to complex ideas 1 0 2Traditional philosophy seems attractive because it appears as difficult as math but broader in scope 1 0 2Starting from utility won't completely solve the problem of metaphysical singularity 0 0 2In certain fields, ideas need to be both correct and novel 1 0 2Some types of work only require correctness, not novelty 1 0 2Good work is often referred to as "beautiful" in various fields 1 0 2