Classification of Finite Simple Groups Formalized in Lean(cfsg.axiommath.ai)
218 points by pfdietz 20 hours ago | 68 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • ↑Formalization is valuable for catching gaps in the massive classification proof
  • ↑This enables and foreshadows larger mathematician collaborations via auto-formalization
  • •Curiosity about scaling LLM-based formalization to all math as a one-time effort
  • ~Regret that formalization matured on set-theoretic rather than homotopical foundations
  • ↓Questioning the resource cost (compute/energy) of the effort