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P vs NP is arguably the most famous unsolved problem in computer science. It asks: if you can verify a solution quickly, can you also find the solution quickly? Let's attempt to find out...

Clay Mathematics Institute: claymath.org/millennium/p-vs-np

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🔖 Topics Covered
- What is P vs NP
- History of P vs NP
- Why is it so hard to prove?
- Underlying mathematical concepts
- Uses for P vs NP
- What if P really does equal NP?

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