Mathematicians see prime numbers as elegant building blocks of number theory. Astronomers see them as cosmic existential dread. Why? The prime number sequence is suspected to encode messages from alien civilizations (see SETI's work with radio signals). Finding patterns could mean we're not alone, which is either thrilling or terrifying depending on your disposition. The mathematician remains blissfully focused on elegant proofs while the astronomer stares into the void wondering if something out there is trying to contact us through mathematics. Just another Tuesday in academia.
Those Who Know: Prime Numbers Edition
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