>If you mean pushing the boundaries of research, yes, then your path there will likely involve a PhD. Yes I mean pushing the boundaries, but I think it is impo

>If you mean pushing the boundaries of research, yes, then your path there will likely involve a PhD. Yes I mean pushing the boundaries, but I think it is important to stress that a PhD is not a prerequesite to do that. Anyone who is talented enough can learn the necessary math. Getting paid for research work is a different story of course. A PhD undoubtedly helps with that, but this is Hacker News. People might figure something out.