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You shouldn't be getting downvoted for something that a majority of pure math and art enthusiasts believe to be true. The truth is many of these entrepreneurs a

You shouldn't be getting downvoted for something that a majority of pure math and art enthusiasts believe to be true. The truth is many of these entrepreneurs and VCs are obsessed with AI not for money or human progress, but because it makes them feel closer to being a "god" rather than a mere mortal. Much of it (especially AI art) is out of spite for human creativity, which is done by mortals with limitations.

eadwu 2mo ago
Taking the stance of moral superiority is kind of funny. And pure math and art enthusiasts don't think they are closer to being a "god" from understanding/"discovering" math? Stop coping and deluding yourself mate. To begin with, whether AI is the one doing the discovering or not makes no difference. Any "pure math" person would aim to understand regardless - and would be quite glad that they have a longer paved path. Any mathematician in academic or industry is more than likely not a "pure math" person (tainted by capitalism).
- unknownian 2mo ago
  Lmao what a ridiculous response. Yes, some mathematicians and artists are in it to feel smart. But the vast majority also just enjoy the process. Having a computer do all the work for you and just typing prompts in ruins that completely. As Ronny Chieng said in his Harvard speech, the journey is the point. >Any mathematician in academic or industry is more than likely not a "pure math" person (tainted by capitalism) Ignoring that I meant pure as in non applied math, let's just make it clear: you agree that mathematicians who are against capitalism encroaching on this process should be allowed to dislike it without criticism of being pretentious?
- AlexeyBelov 2mo ago
  > Stop coping Isn't coping a good and useful mechanism?
  - xanderlewis 2mo ago
    Exactly what I think every time someone uses the word 'cope' these days. It's like some kind of virus.

eadwu 2mo ago

Taking the stance of moral superiority is kind of funny. And pure math and art enthusiasts don't think they are closer to being a "god" from understanding/"discovering" math? Stop coping and deluding yourself mate. To begin with, whether AI is the one doing the discovering or not makes no difference. Any "pure math" person would aim to understand regardless - and would be quite glad that they have a longer paved path. Any mathematician in academic or industry is more than likely not a "pure math" person (tainted by capitalism).

unknownian 2mo ago
Lmao what a ridiculous response. Yes, some mathematicians and artists are in it to feel smart. But the vast majority also just enjoy the process. Having a computer do all the work for you and just typing prompts in ruins that completely. As Ronny Chieng said in his Harvard speech, the journey is the point. >Any mathematician in academic or industry is more than likely not a "pure math" person (tainted by capitalism) Ignoring that I meant pure as in non applied math, let's just make it clear: you agree that mathematicians who are against capitalism encroaching on this process should be allowed to dislike it without criticism of being pretentious?
AlexeyBelov 2mo ago
> Stop coping Isn't coping a good and useful mechanism?
- xanderlewis 2mo ago
  Exactly what I think every time someone uses the word 'cope' these days. It's like some kind of virus.