Re: [math-fun] ear-mathematicians and eye-mathematicians

On 2016-06-15 12:35, Fred Lunnon wrote:

Mmm ... What about analysts --- "ass-mathematicians"?

[No, really --- some of my best friends are analysts. Well, were, anyway ... ]

WFL

Fred, you are willfully smudging the distinction between pure and applied proctology. --rwg

On 6/15/16, James Propp <jamespropp@gmail.com> wrote:

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Can anyone provide a source or quote for the dichotomy between "ear-mathematicians" (algebraists) and "eye-mathematicians" (geometers)?

I tried Google, but had no luck.

Thanks,

Jim Propp