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Mathematics is not complete or perfect. There are parts of the discipline, like division by zero, that lack a solid definition. Furthermore, mathematical doppelgangers—equivalent yet fundamentally different constructs—exist in alternate mathematical worlds, complicating interpretations.
Progress in science hinges on finding flaws and errors. The speaker emphasizes that flaws are essential for advancement, contrasting the conventional STEM training ethos that discourages mistakes. Instead, admitting errors and analyzing why models fail is the pathway to deeper understanding. Incentivizing transparency around failures can accelerate scientific progress.