No, it doesn't. "Prediction" of primes is still an open question, and would be a stronger result. In fact, if one could show exactly how primes occur with a function, the distribution of them would be pretty trivial, so the Reimann Hypothesis would be solved as well.
I, for one, am excited about both. Computers are becoming more capable all the time at specific tasks that tend to be difficult to implement. At the same time, easier tasks are continually being refactored and converging on more general solutions.
I find both useful.
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No, it doesn't. "Prediction" of primes is still an open question, and would be a stronger result. In fact, if one could show exactly how primes occur with a function, the distribution of them would be pretty trivial, so the Reimann Hypothesis would be solved as well.
Whew, 51% body fat and no risk of diabetes! Guess that gives me a little leeway at 40%. /me celebrates with a cookie.
I, for one, am excited about both. Computers are becoming more capable all the time at specific tasks that tend to be difficult to implement. At the same time, easier tasks are continually being refactored and converging on more general solutions. I find both useful.