I’m going to be angry at mathematicians until one of them explains to me what the fuck a cohomology is and why one would need one.
Every time I look up a mathematical term I just want to go to the next mathematics department and plaster the “STOP DOING MATH” poster all over it.
Think I’m pissed at cohomology specifically because my inability to get it caused me a minor existential crisis at 14. Felt like I was doing so well until then,,,,,

(tbf other shit in my life also played a part in blowing up my potential maths career)
I’m secretly convinced that most mathematicians just play a sort of Chinese room game where they mindlessly manipulate symbols with no actual understanding going on.
“Most” is probably being a bit mean, but I definitely get that vibe from maths paper and sometimes from talking to ppl.

@Rerarom saying it’s all just ZFC doesn’t help much to dispel the idea.
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