Chapter 1041 My situation is not universal...
Chang Haonan's remarks are simply a ticking time bomb for the audience who want to avoid his sharpness.
Considering his age, it is almost equivalent to randomly selecting lucky peers from one direction within ten years for burial.
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 is serious when he says this, or is it just a cliche?”
Feifman holds the side of his face with one hand and the other hand on the armrest of the seat. Beating the time lightly, he suddenly asked Deligne beside him.
The latter raised his head and thought very seriously for a while.
But in the end, I still couldn’t give a definite answer:
"I can't say."
"He is only 26 years old this year. Even for the Fields Medal, he seems too young. He has enough time to develop a new research direction..."< br>
Although the Fields Medal has an age limit of under 40 and is an award for young mathematicians, most of the winners are still concentrated around the age of 35.
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 research directions that are more empirical.
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 continue to reply.
But he turned his attention again to the people on the stage.
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 related to Lions is a bit close.”
This name was obviously beyond Fefferman’s expectation:
“Lions?”
He turned around subconsciously, He 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.
“It’s not this Lions.”
Deligne quickly corrected:
“It’s his father, Jacob Lions.”
"That was a mathematician two generations 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 by himself, or even builds a set of mathematical tools..."
said At this point, Deligne paused, and then suddenly smiled:
"The research directions of these two people are very close, partial differential equations, inserted space, finite element analysis... they do 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 the stage also started. 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, won over 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.
Attendees 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 silence 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 because he had racked his brains just now and said everything he could say.
If the other party asks me how I feel at this time again as usual, it will be really difficult to hold it back.
Fortunately, the reporter in front of me is pretty good.
At least I should have understood the content of the exchange just now on the stage,
so I didn’t mention these repeated contents again.
After the initial congratulations, he went directly to the next step:
"Professor Chang, we noticed that you are not a mathematics major, and you have not participated in any mathematics competitions in the past. , but still achieved world-renowned achievements... Do you think this means that our current mathematics education and selection system still needs to be improved? ”
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.
For example, 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 keep pace with the times, but I think that 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 benefit." "As for me..."
He paused for a moment, and then changed to a somewhat helpless tone:
“Even among the international mathematics community, my situation is not universal. Sex, so it doesn’t have much reference value..."
This answer immediately made the reporter opposite him speechless for a moment.
Although it sounds like being self-effacing at first glance, if you look closely...
Why do you always feel that something is not quite right...
Because it is a live broadcast, this content is very confusing. After a short delay, it was displayed on the TV screen as it was.
And it quickly aroused enthusiastic responses among the students who watched the live broadcast.
“Hey guys, 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 was not wrong... …Is there anyone else who won the Fields Medal at the age of 26?”
“It’s true what you said...”
“Alas...I’m still like a mortal. As Professor Chang said, 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 remained where they were, waiting for him.
Only Mr. Chen Shengshen bid farewell to the meeting early due to physical 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 medals of the Philippines Awards are mediocre.
On the front there is a relief portrait of Archimedes, plus a string of Greek letters of Archimedes' name.
However, the meaning contained in it is enough to shine with the most brilliant brilliance...
"Professor Chang."
After being addicted to the close range, Wu Wenjun returned to the topic first:
"Just now we were discussing whether in your name, in Establishing a new mathematics research institution in China? ”
“This can gather good resources and outstanding students, and it can also promote cutting-edge research in the field of theoretical mathematics in our 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 domestic universities will not be stingy on this kind of thing..."
"..."
For a time, voices of approval came and went around.
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 he is not willing to just dive in -
The reason why Chang Haonan is able to maneuver in the Science and Technology Commission system is, in addition to his incredible project efficiency, largely because of He was already familiar with all the entanglements in this place in his previous life.
But theoretical mathematics...
Sorry, I’m really unfamiliar with it.
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 while, 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 More personal study is needed. ”
“In this case, if the potential of universities across the country can be drained and concentrated, even if we can produce some beautiful results in a short period of time, in the long run, it will be of great benefit to the academic community. I’m afraid the development is still useless.”
Now, the words coming out of Chang Haonan’s mouth carry more weight than ever before.
And everyone who was in high spirits just now also calmed down.
“That’s not as good as this.”
Wu Wenjun gave the next best idea:
“We can establish a nationwide scholarship in your name, Professor Chang. , to reward those young people who have shown outstanding talents in the field of mathematics while they were students.”
“This funding is not a one-time grant, but starts from the time of receiving the award until the end of their studies, as long as they pass the annual basic assessment. It can be distributed continuously, and this assessment can be conducted by Professor Chang personally or by a group of experts specially designated by Professor Chang, and other people are not allowed to interfere..."
"In addition..."
"And..."
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 that was thought up on the fly.
It wasn't until this moment that he suddenly realized.
I seem to have been tricked by the strategy of lifting the roof and opening the windows...
(End of this chapter)