Sunday, August 23, 2009

The Communist Mathefesto

In today's paper there was an article discussing the challenges faced by the portraitist of mathematicians. After an discussion of the impossibility of showing the working tools of a person primarily employed through the mind (not currently an accurate portrayal). It was remarked that one of the most prolific mathematical families of our time are the descendants of Earl Browder, former head of the communist party of the US of A (CPUSA) - it should perhaps be noted that Earl was kicked out of the CPUSA while rearing his three sons, but he did continue his activities on behalf of communism.

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