FOM: question for DMNNA panel

[V. Sazonov]

Dave Marker wrote:

> While the discussion focused on set theoretic (in particular large
> cardinal) axioms, elsewhere at the meeting Avi Widgerson discussed
> the consequences of the "multiplication is hard axiom". While this
> is an assertion of a very different flavor, it has been
> enthusiasticly embraced and all of us rely on it to an extent that it
> would now have dire consequences if it were false.
> 
> I would be interested in hearing the panel's comments on this.


Yes, please, anybody. At least what does it mean at all. 
I personally have some my own idea, but what it was there 
about?  

> Dave Marker

Vladimir Sazonov