Prediction: PhD mathematicians will earn 2-5x more in 5 years
robleclerc · x · 2026-10-17
robleclerc predicts that in 5 years, PhD mathematicians will earn 2-5x their current pay, as they are the only ones with a "general's view" able to steer math toward critical directions in the AI era.
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