Quote by Whitfield Diffie

We in science are spoiled by the success of mathematics. Mathematics is the study of problems so simple that they have good solutions.

We in science are spoiled by the success of mathematics. Mat

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This quote highlights how scientists are fortunate to have mathematics as a successful tool in their field. It suggests that mathematics deals with problems that are inherently simple and have clear solutions. In contrast, scientific problems often involve complex phenomena and uncertainties, making them more challenging to solve definitively. The quote implies that scientific investigations can benefit from the simplicity and orderliness of math, making it a valuable tool in scientific research.

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