75-year-old mathematician declares 'math is dead' — mathematicians push back
_onionesque · x · 2026-11-11
A quote from a 75-year-old mathematician saying "math is dead" got mocked online, with the retort "speak for yourself man." The remark reflects pessimism among some older mathematicians about AI's advances in proofs — a take many in the community don't share.
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