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7Erdős would have lived a healthier lifestyle, and been more self-reliant. He would have been more mentally healthy. People absolutely should have offered him counsel to seek some therapy, everyone can benefit from it (when they find the right therapist). This is not a good example to model ones life by.Benjamin R– Benjamin R2020-10-06 03:10:42 +00:00Commented Oct 6, 2020 at 3:10
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2@BenjaminR Maybe, or maybe no therapist would have gotten through to him and the attempt would just have broken his creativity. I'd agree it's not a good idea to model one's life after somebody like Erdős, but then, the answer didn't suggest that either.leftaroundabout– leftaroundabout2020-10-08 09:36:40 +00:00Commented Oct 8, 2020 at 9:36
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1It's rare to find a healthy lifestyle when it comes to doing exceptional Mathematics. Math history is filled with stories of such mathematicians, be it Erdős or Cantor or Ramanujan. Tragic lives from some perspective. But who are we to judge? They experienced something tremendously beautiful and spiritual. I think the sacrifice they did was every bit worth it.shivams– shivams2024-06-24 19:53:34 +00:00Commented Jun 24, 2024 at 19:53
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