How much of an impact would the discovery of an exact formula that is equivalent to the prime counting function have on the mathematics community and acedemia as a whole?
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Depends on how complicated the formula is, I'd guess. – Thomas Andrews Aug 04 '15 at 03:35
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Say an elementary function that can be easily computed – Wilson22 Aug 04 '15 at 03:42
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The important thing is to keep yourself hidden. To my certain knowledge, three people found such a formula in the last twenty years. One in Berlin, one in Beijing, and one in Rio de Janeiro. All were found dead, with the brief version of the Riemann-Siegel Formula carved into their foreheads. There are those who cannot afford to let this knowledge become public.
Will Jagy
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