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Why the four-color theorem angered mathematicians

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It sounds like a coloring book problem, but proving that any map only needs four colors to ensure no bordering regions share a hue took over a century. Worse, it was proved using automated mechanical calculations. Old-school mathematicians were furious, claiming that algorithmic assistance was essentially cheating at theoretical math.

Why the four-color theorem angered mathematicians
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