Mathematician Wes Pegden warns AI may erode society's incentives to get educated
littmath · x · 2026-10-04
Responding to a thread on AI's value for math research, mathematician Wes Pegden raises a long-term societal concern: as AI takes over more intellectual work, the economic incentives to pursue education may decline, potentially lowering baseline education levels across society—even 'elite' education—despite AI assistance.
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