blog — Proofs and Prompts — 14 Oct 2026
The Dialectical Theorem
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We consider the future of mathematics as a profession in a world where artificial intelligence may surpass human mathematicians in essentially every technical task. Through an informal dialogue, we explore why human mathematical expertise might nevertheless remain valuable, what kinds of expertise universities should cultivate, and how graduate education might adapt. We also discuss the institutio…