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The Fundamental Idea that Unifies Algebra and Geometry
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The unification of algebra and geometry lies in the realization that every algebraic entity can be treated as a space of functions on a specific geometry, as explained by a physicist turned mathematician.
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The fundamental way in which algebra and geometry are connected lies in the idea that unification in physics and mathematics happen through the same kind of mathematics.
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The fundamental way in which algebra and geometry are connected lies in the idea that unification in physics and mathematics happen through the same kind of mathematics. Experts suggest that we should be looking for inspiration in both fundamental physics and mathematics, and the key is to look deeper into mathematics for new ideas rather than just unifying math or fundamental physics.
ChapterThe Fundamental Idea that Unifies Algebra and Geometry
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The fundamental idea that unifies algebra and geometry is to think of an algebra as a space of functions on some geometry.
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The fundamental idea that unifies algebra and geometry is to think of an algebra as a space of functions on some geometry. Similarly, when trying to solve geometry problems, one should try to solve them using algebra by starting with the functions of the space given.