A magic lamp thought experiment on when AI solving math helps and hurts
sandersted · x · 2026-09-09
A short thought experiment on AI solving math: if math is useful work, delegating it to a magic lamp is good; if it's about status, fun, or jobs, it's bad; if it's a path to understanding, it may be either. The catch: math is all three at once.
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