How naturally talented do you have to be in math to become a

bamp

if you do this you are quite retarded.
at least finish your phd before getting assraped by theoretical physics and killing yourself

>>8464102
>getting assraped by theoretical physics and killing yourself

Is it really that bad?

>>8464012
I mean, the answer to your first question is: not a lot. Sure, if you struggle at the very basic mathematical concepts, you'll have a hard time studying physics - but apart from that, just sit on your hairy arse and practice, as most of us did. There's nothing that you'll encounter in physics that you couldn't overcome by putting effort (=time) in it.

>>8464126
if the degree doesn't kill you, the job market will.

>>8464012
What makes you think that youd be accepted to a PhD program in physics?

Not trolling, genuinely curious

>>8464012
Prove that an integral domain containing a finite number of ideals is a field.
If you can't solve this (basic abstract algebra), then you're too dumb for theoretical physics.

>>8464012
You will do a lot better in computational biology or biophysics. Theoretical physics is a meme for professors and not much else.

>>8464012
btw theoretical physics is amazing to read about but a pain to work on. I mean it. Don't quit your phd for it.

>>8464804
I don't know any abstract algebra.

>>8464806
>>8464808
Hm. This is worth considering. Theoretical physics sure is interesting to read, but I suppose theory is more interesting than actual work (just like many subjects out there).
Welp, guess I'll stick to my lowly PhD.

>>8464804
Why is this board so full of elitists

>>8465085
it is all they have

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>>8465181
That's not true, some of us have full scholarships, too.