A Beginning for Mathematics

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I claim we can deepen human understanding even as the production of interesting mathematics becomes less dependent on it. Some of us want to solve problems; some of us think of mathematics as play or as poetry. We’re trying to produce high quality mathematicians. Is there still a need for human mathematicians? A robust community learning exciting new mathematics.

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