The Math Behind a Market Mayhem A recent viral profile on Fields winner Wang Hong has sparked a curious phenomenon in Guangxi, China.
A local newspaper, the Guangxi Daily, saw its Saturday edition sell out – or rather, resell – at an astonishing 7,200% markup after the story of this young mathematician's remarkable journey captivated readers.
The profile on Wang Hong was undeniably inspiring. The 23 year old math prodigy from Guilin had become an overnight sensation after winning the Fields Medal, the highest honor for mathematicians under 40.