I decided to withdraw from mathematics because I don't want to be associated with the mathematical community.
— Grigori Perelman Contemporary

Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal

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2006

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Controversial

Source

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2006/08/28/manifold-destiny

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Unverifiable

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Found in 1 providers: grok

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