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David Hilbert

How thoroughly it is ingrained in mathematical science that every real advance goes hand in hand with the invention of sharper tools and simpler methods which, at the same time, assist in understanding earlier theories and in casting aside some more compl

David Hilbert

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David Hilbert is saying that progress in mathematics depends on creating better techniques and clearer approaches. These improvements not only help us grasp older ideas more easily but also allow us to discard outdated or overly complicated concepts.

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