Mathematician argues papers should shift from proving conjectures to sharing insight
tak3sh8 · x · 2026-09-08
Blogger grotsen argues that math papers should no longer center on 'I solved this problem / proved this conjecture,' but on 'I found and understood something instructive, surprising, beautiful, or useful — and I want to explain it.' The point: in an era when machines can execute proof steps, a paper's value lies increasingly in conveying understanding and insight rather than announcing results.
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