How would it be ruined? My “mathematical background” does not depend on his prediction and I cannot change it after learning what the prediction is.
But his prediction could change subtly after learning what your background is.
“Ruined” is too strong; I should have said “influenced”.
Right, that’s why I asked what it is before revealing the answer.
Your way of formulating the answer may have been influenced by his theory?
I’m quibbling. I recommended the “full procedure” out of habit. It’s wasn’t really necessary in this particular case.
Anyway, I have about 3 years of college math (geared toward physics, not math students), plus some elements of grad-level math required for my grad degree, such as differential geometry and algebraic topology.
How would it be ruined? My “mathematical background” does not depend on his prediction and I cannot change it after learning what the prediction is.
But his prediction could change subtly after learning what your background is.
“Ruined” is too strong; I should have said “influenced”.
Right, that’s why I asked what it is before revealing the answer.
Your way of formulating the answer may have been influenced by his theory?
I’m quibbling. I recommended the “full procedure” out of habit. It’s wasn’t really necessary in this particular case.
Anyway, I have about 3 years of college math (geared toward physics, not math students), plus some elements of grad-level math required for my grad degree, such as differential geometry and algebraic topology.