Good vs. Great Mathematician: Concrete vs. Abstract
A split panel contrasting a good and a great mathematician: concrete vs. abstract.
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Cartoon by Ben Orlin, Math with Bad Drawings. https://cartoons.mathwithbaddrawings.com/2015-12-16-good-mathematician-vs-great-mathematician--good-vs-great-mathematician-concrete-vs-abstract/ (CC BY-NC 4.0)Transcript
A good mathematician solves problems by making them more concrete. ("Before we build the skyscraper, let's make a model.") A great mathematician solves problems by making them more abstract. ("Before we build the skyscraper, let's study the skyline!")