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Strogatz and Townsend: Math progress needs human trial-and-error, not just AI solutions

Strogatz and Townsend publish essay on AI and mathematical progress

1 Sep 22 11:00 AM · 1d ago · 3 articles · 2 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 1

Applied mathematicians Steven Strogatz and Alex Townsend published an essay in the New York Times arguing that the human process of trial and error in mathematics has been historically central to progress, warning against viewing mathematics as merely a problem-solving game for AI.

“In our field of applied mathematics, the long, human process of trial and error — not just the solutions themselves — is often what has led to progress.”

Steven Strogatz and Alex Townsend

Steven StrogatzSteven Strogatz Applied mathematicianAlex Townsend Applied mathematician

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  1. 3 outlets Mathematics Isn’t Just a Game to Let A.I. Solve. History Shows Why.

    first by NYT, 1d ago · also NYT Science, New York Times

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