How did Paul Erdős influence mathematical collaboration?

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I traveled constantly, meeting mathematicians wherever I went. Collaboration was the lifeblood of my work; I saw it as a joyous and essential process. I'd show up, ask questions, and we'd work on problems together. This led to many joint papers. I believe this open, shared approach fostered a vibrant mathematical community and accelerated discovery.

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