Fields Medalist Martin Hairer: Private-Site Math Releases Undermine Scientific Standards
littmath · x · 2026-09-23
Fields Medalist and AGMAI member Martin Hairer argues that recent high-profile mathematical results released directly on privately controlled websites, with weak scholarship and minimal presentation effort, are eroding the usual standards of scientific practice. He insists mathematicians should answer questions about how to do better rather than refuse, or lose standing to complain. Tim Gowers shares the post and recommends the Proofs and Prompts blog explaining the advisory group's purpose.
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