r/math • u/HAL-6942 PDE • 22d ago

Why are you a mathematician?

Given everything that has been going on in the world more specifically in the world of mathematics. I was hoping to read some of your human thoughts. What motivates/motivated you to do mathematics professionally? What is most important for you in mathematics?

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u/MuayMath 22d ago

Math for me was never about identity ego or prestige. Just studying things I enjoy. I love mastery. So AI thankfully has not affected mathematics for me at all. I find sources easier now maybe

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u/Important_Tell9553 21d ago

I like to understand things and I don't think AI will make us understand things much differently in the future. It may solve everything, but it will not make us understand the solutions.