Renowned mathematician Terry Tao argues that the practice of mathematics has fundamentally shifted and that the academic community should adapt its norms and incentives accordingly. The piece calls for the field to recognize and respond to new ways mathematical research is being conducted.
Background
Terry Tao is a Fields Medalist and one of the most active researchers in pure mathematics. His blog posts often address the culture and practice of mathematical research.
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- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- Nov 2, 2026 at 02:28 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10