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> Rather than attribute it to "late-stage research boredom", why not interpret it as two young math professors (they are both in their 30s, I think) coming up w
by vouaobrasil 2y ago
> Rather than attribute it to "late-stage research boredom", why not interpret it as two young math professors (they are both in their 30s, I think) coming up with interesting ideas for their undergrad, math-interested students?
Because I believe that is what the ultimate aim of research is these days: to attract more young minds to eventually contribute to meaningless pursuits.
- eesmith 2y agoOkay, I get it, you are one of those people who don't like pure math research because you don't see how it's useful in the real world. No need to turn that downerism into doomerism, or imply it's some sort of new thing.
- vouaobrasil 2y agoI'll do what I wish. I have a PhD in pure math.
- defrost 2y agoThat's the Ted Kaczynski spirit, just don't go full Oswald Teichmüller.
- vouaobrasil 2y agoHaha. Indeed.