littmath adds caveat: math's generational opportunity hinges on not fumbling it
littmath · x · 2026-09-18
Following up, @littmath adds a condition to his optimism: the unprecedented demand for people who deeply understand math holds only if the profession doesn't fumble a generational opportunity. He was previously much more pessimistic but now sees very positive signs he hopes will become visible soon.
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