Chapter 1041 My Situation Is Not Universal

Chapter 1041 My situation is not universal...

Chang Haonan's remarks were simply a ticking time bomb for the audience who wanted to avoid his sharpness.

Considering his age, it is almost equivalent to randomly selecting a lucky peer from one direction for burial within ten years.

Of course, this is mainly for ordinary scholars who make up the vast majority.

As for the real big guys, their mentality is completely different.

They may be more inclined to see it as a challenge, or motivation.

"Do you think he meant what he said, or was it just a routine?"

Feifman held the side of his face with one hand and tapped the armrest of his seat with the other hand. He suddenly asked Deligne beside him.

The latter raised his head and thought very seriously for some time.

But in the end, I still couldn’t give a definite answer:

"I can't say."

"He is only 26 years old this year, which is too young even for the Fields Medal. He has enough time to develop a new research direction..."

Although the Fields Medal has an age limit of under 40 and is an award for young mathematicians, most of the winners are still around 35 years old.

At this age, although it is not yet the end of his career, his creativity and pioneering have basically begun to decline.

Most people will gradually turn to mathematics education, or enter more empirical research directions.

But a mathematician in his twenties...

There are still endless possibilities.

For example, Perelman only became interested in the Poincaré conjecture when he was around 30 years old...

Fefferman nodded and did not reply.

Instead, he turned his attention to the people on the stage again.

However, just when he thought the conversation was over, Deligne suddenly said:

"I suddenly felt that Chang's research method...or the entry point of research is somewhat close to Lions."

The name was obviously beyond Fefferman's expectation:

"Lions?"

He subconsciously turned around and looked at a figure on the edge of the row behind him.

Sitting there was French mathematician Pierre Lyons, winner of the 1994 Fields Medal.

"Not this Lions."

Deligne quickly corrected:

"It's his father, Jacob Lions."

"That was a mathematician from two eras ago..."

"Yes, but old Lions often starts from a specific application. If he finds that the theory is not complete, he starts to study the theory himself, or even builds a set of mathematical tools..."

Having said this, Deligne paused for a moment, then suddenly smiled:

"The research directions of these two people are very close. They do partial differential equations, inserted spaces, finite element analysis... almost everything."

"So, which field Chang will focus on next will most likely depend on the specific problems he encounters..."

While the two were talking, the interview on stage also entered the second half.

Fortunately, compared to Perelman and Chang Haonan, who acted out of common sense, the other two winners behaved much more normally.

Perhaps because this is my first time on stage today, I haven’t said the speech I prepared before.

In short, Paris, who was at a disadvantage to his teacher, saved Bo Zun...

With the end of the award ceremony, the entire opening ceremony also came to an end.

This International Congress of Mathematicians lasts for 9 days, leaving enough time for academic reports.

There’s no need to squeeze in the half-hour between the opening ceremony and the luncheon.

Participants can take advantage of this time to rest, have free activities or communicate.

Although there are some small programs arranged by the organizer, they are mainly used as a background to avoid a dull moment and activate the atmosphere.

After all, few people come to the conference to enjoy artistic performances...

…

Chang Haonan walked off the stage and was surrounded by reporters before he even had time to return to his seat.

In fact, after so many years, he has sufficient experience and preparation to deal with the media. In most cases, he only needs to come up with a fixed format of rhetoric.

But in the current situation, when facing an interview from station C, it is not easy to deal with the errand like this.

Especially since he had racked his brains just now and said everything he could.

If the other party asked him again as usual how he felt at this time, he would really be unable to hold it back.

Fortunately, the reporter in front of me is pretty good.

At least he should have understood the content of the exchange just now on the stage.

So these repeated contents are not mentioned again.

Instead, after the congratulations at the beginning, it went directly to the following links:

"Professor Chang, we noticed that you are not a mathematics major and have not participated in any mathematics competitions in the past, but you have still achieved world-renowned achievements... Do you think this means that our current mathematics education and selection system is still insufficient? Are there any areas that need improvement?”

Hearing this question, Chang Haonan, who had been quite comfortable on stage just now, immediately started to sweat a little.

The backwardness of China's theoretical mathematics community is mainly due to poor foundation and insufficient investment.

Compared with other subjects, mathematics has a longer cycle of achievement transformation and a higher level.

The current development situation in China determines that the vast majority of mathematics majors will eventually enter more applied fields.

Such as finance, engineering, computers...

This situation will gradually be resolved with the development of the national economy and comprehensive national strength.

But not now.

As for mathematics education...

Even if there is a real problem, it is still too outrageous to use him as an example.

Therefore, Chang Haonan quickly organized the language in his brain:

"Education and selection methods do need to evolve with the times, but I think for the vast majority of people, going along the existing education and competition system is still the option with the least risk and the highest return."

"As for me..."

He paused for a moment, then changed into a somewhat helpless tone:

"Even among the international mathematics community, my situation is not universal, so it does not have much reference value..."

This answer made the reporter opposite me speechless for a moment.

Although it sounds like self-effacing at first glance, if you look closely...

Why do I always feel like something is not quite right...

Since it was a live broadcast, this content was displayed on the TV screen as it was after a short delay.

It quickly aroused enthusiastic responses among the students who watched the live broadcast.

"Good guy, this answer is so exciting..."

"The international mathematics community is full of geniuses. Isn't this equivalent of Professor Chang saying that even among a group of geniuses, he is the most special one?"

"But he's not wrong... Is there anyone else who won the Fields Medal at the age of 26?"

"It's true what you said..."

"Sigh... I'm a mortal, so let's do what Professor Chang said and just take classes and participate in competitions honestly..."

"..."

…

By the time Chang Haonan had finished all the interviews, many people had already left the main venue and headed to the restaurant.

However, Wu Wenjun and a group of Chinese scholars still stayed where they were, waiting for him.

Only Mr. Chen Shengshen bid farewell to the meeting early due to health reasons.

Seeing Chang Haonan return to his seat, everyone quickly gathered around him.

Amidst the continuous congratulations, almost all eyes involuntarily glanced at the small box in his hand.

Chang Haonan quickly noticed this and simply opened the lid generously and placed the medal on the small table of a seat next to him.

In fact, in terms of design alone, the Philippine Awards medals are mediocre.

On the front is a relief portrait of Archimedes, plus a string of Greek letters for Archimedes' name.

However, the meaning contained in it is enough to shine with the most brilliant brilliance...

"Professor Chang."

After having an eye-opening experience at close range, Wu Wenjun returned to the topic first:

"Just now we were discussing whether to establish a new mathematics research institution in your name in the country?"

"This can bring together good resources and excellent students, and it can also promote cutting-edge research in the field of theoretical mathematics in my country."

In fact, as early as about half a year ago, someone from the Chinese Mathematical Society had already put forward similar suggestions.

However, in order to avoid giving the impression of popping champagne midway, the matter was not discussed publicly until after the dust settled on the Philippine Awards.

"Yes, it can be called Chang Haonan Institute of Mathematics, or Chang's Institute of Mathematics."

Yuan Xiangya stood slightly outside and said:

"As for resources... I think all major universities in China will not be stingy on this kind of thing..."

"..."

For a time, voices of approval came one after another around him.

But Chang Haonan felt a little headache about this.

As China's first Philippine Prize winner, it is obviously unrealistic for him to completely withdraw from the world of mathematics.

But I don’t want to just dive in head-first——

The reason why Chang Haonan is able to maneuver in the Science and Technology Commission system, in addition to his incredible project efficiency, is largely because he has been familiar with the various entanglements in it in his previous life.

But as for theoretical mathematics...

Sorry, I'm so unfamiliar.

Even if he himself is able to run rampant and fearless based on the reputation of the Philippine Prize, it may not be a good thing for the entire Chinese mathematics community to rashly get involved and encourage others.

"Academician Wu, Director Yuan."

After thinking for a long time, Chang Haonan raised his head and looked at Wu Wenjun and Yuan Xiangya who were the first to propose.

His voice was not loud, but it instantly silenced the noisy surroundings.

"I feel that given the current domestic development situation, it is not suitable for such an operation."

"Theoretical research is different from engineering projects. Compared with experience and brainstorming, many times it requires more personal study."

"Under such circumstances, if the potential of universities across the country is drained and concentrated together, even if some good results can be achieved in a short period of time, in the long run, it may not be beneficial to the development of the academic community."

Now, the words spoken from Chang Haonan's mouth carry more weight than ever before.

And everyone who was in high spirits just now also calmed down.

"It's better than this."

Wu Wenjun gave the next best idea:

"A nationwide scholarship can be established in your name, Professor Chang, to reward young people who have shown outstanding talents in the field of mathematics during their student days."

"This funding is not a one-time grant, but will be issued from the time the student wins the award until the end of his studies. As long as he passes the annual basic assessment, this assessment can be done by Professor Chang himself or by a group of experts specially designated by Professor Chang. Proceed without others interfering..."

"in addition……"

"besides……"

At first, Chang Haonan was just listening normally.

But the more I listened, the more I felt something was wrong.

The other party's idea was clear and logical, and it didn't look like something he had thought up on the fly.

It wasn't until this moment that he suddenly realized.

It seems that I was tricked by the strategy of lifting the roof and then opening the windows...