When an Idea Comes, Write It Down Right Away: Mathematical Justification of Vladimir Smirnov's Advice

Authors

Olga Kosheleva, The University of Texas at El PasoFollow
Vladik Kreinovich, The University of Texas at El PasoFollow

Publication Date

1-2015

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Technical Report: UTEP-CS-15-04

Abstract

Among several advices to students, Vladimir Smirnov, a renowned Russian mathematician, suggested that when an idea comes, it is better to write it down right away. In this paper, we provide a quantitative justification for this advice.