Mathematician Francis Su on Why Math Still Matters in the AI Era

Mathematician Francis Su's opening letter to students addresses anxiety about AI solving problems faster than humans, arguing that the enduring value of learning math lies in cultivating mathematical thinking, logic, and human virtues. The piece was shared by Steven Strogatz as a first-day reading.

2026-08-21 ~ 2026-08-21 · 3 related posts

• The Enduring Value of Math in an Age of AI — stevenstrogatz · 2026-08-21
• Francis Su: The Value of Math in the AI Age is Cultivating Human Virtues — drscotthawley · 2026-08-21

1 near-duplicate retellings: stevenstrogatz