FOM: History and f.o.m.

[Vaughan Pratt]

From: Harvey Friedman <friedman at math.ohio-state.edu>
>I do think that a discussion of why history is interesting and/or important
>for f.o.m. is appropriate for fom.

Phew, glad I agree with Harvey on some things.  :)

Every subject's history is very important to that subject.  Not only
does it tell you where you've been, it helps in predicting where you're
going and charting a course.

Vaughan Pratt