While Andrew Wiles’s contribution to solving Fermat’s Last Theorem is groundbreaking, it is important to recognize the community of mathematicians whose efforts laid the groundwork for his success. Wiles built upon centuries of collective advancements, iterative ideas, and collaborative insights rather than operating in isolation. This perspective challenges the notion of the lone genius, reminding us that significant breakthroughs are often the culmination of a rich, interconnected history of shared inquiry and collective progress in the mathematical community.