The Hidden Risk of Automated Math: Losing Human Curiosity and Capability
littmath · x · 2026-08-07
The author expresses excitement for automated mathematics but raises concerns about the potential loss of human mathematical capability. They argue that a world lacking human curiosity-driven research might possess the technology to automate high-quality research but could simply choose not to.
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