&gt; As far as I understand it, a lot of the problem stems from the fact that Mochizuki is quite a hermit. And that&#x27;s a problem if you want others to understand what you have done for years.<p>Interesting. Reinforces the idea that you should attend conferences and talk to others in your field, to ensure that you speak the same language and don&#x27;t miss out on helpful advice or new tools that may (for instance) make a proof easier to follow.