alt Hacker NewsThey can provide value by teaching a larger group as is traditional. Probably 99% of math teachers haven't proved ground breaking theorems.
They can provide value by teaching a larger group as is traditional. Probably 99% of math teachers haven't proved ground breaking theorems.
So learn math to teach math? You see the recursion here right? What’s the end value for society? Why would anyone fund this? How is this different from a hobby?
In a future where learning math has about the same economic value as learning to play chess or the flute, you can see why many mathematicians aren’t very excited about their chosen career paths.