NYT Daily interviews mathematician Steven Strogatz on AI solving math and job anxiety
fortnow · x · 2026-10-13
- The New York Times' The Daily podcast (35 min) interviews mathematician Steven Strogatz on "When A.I. Comes for Your Purpose in Life": in just months, AI systems have solved several major open math problems, adding mathematicians to the list of professions terrified of losing their jobs.
- The episode explores the math community's emotions — from grief to euphoria — and the role of human joy and meaning in pursuing truth. Recommenders note an unexpected turn around the 24-minute mark.
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