[SystemSafety] What Makes Mathematicians Believe Unproved Mathematical Statements?

[Derek M Jones]

All,

What Makes Mathematicians Believe Unproved Mathematical Statements?

Abstract. This paper considers the reasons mathematicians give for
making probabilistic judgments about unproved mathematical
statements, and discusses how one might interpret and justify such
judgments more formally.

https://mxphi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MxPhi-Gowers2023.pdf

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Derek M. Jones           Evidence-based software engineering
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