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Re:Approximating Mathematical Constants Using Minecraft by vouaobrasil on Wednesday December 04, 2024 @07:31PM (#42323569)
> Rather than attribute it to "late-stage research boredom", why not interpret it as two young math professors (they are both in their 30s, I think) coming up with interesting ideas for their undergrad, math-interested students?

Because I believe that is what the ultimate aim of research is these days: to attract more young minds to eventually contribute to meaningless pursuits.

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Re:Approximating Mathematical Constants Using Minecraft by eesmith on Thursday December 05, 2024 @12:31AM (#42325258)
Okay, I get it, you are one of those people who don't like pure math research because you don't see how it's useful in the real world.

No need to turn that downerism into doomerism, or imply it's some sort of new thing.

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Re:Approximating Mathematical Constants Using Minecraft by vouaobrasil on Thursday December 05, 2024 @04:47AM (#42326572)
I'll do what I wish. I have a PhD in pure math.
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Re:Approximating Mathematical Constants Using Minecraft by defrost on Thursday December 05, 2024 @04:57AM (#42326612)
That's the Ted Kaczynski spirit, just don't go full Oswald Teichmüller.
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Re:Approximating Mathematical Constants Using Minecraft by vouaobrasil on Thursday December 05, 2024 @06:27AM (#42327111)
Haha. Indeed.
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