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And Einstein was echoing French mathematician Blaise Pascal, who wrote in the 17th century that “we sail within a vast sphere, ever drifting in uncertainty.”

The mathematician waited until after midnight on Sunday before he could be absolutely sure that the numbers were on his side and he could join his supporters in a park opposite City Hall in Bucharest.

“Someone recently referred to me as a “social mathematician” — I giggled, but then I thought it was actually a true assessment.”

Gelbaum, a mathematician who had made a fortune managing hedge funds, became his financial angel.

Backstory: The life of mathematician John Nash, a Nobel laureate who triumphed over schizophrenia, was chronicled in this acclaimed Ron Howard-directed biopic, earning eight Oscar nominations, including best picture.