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Re:“Math 2.0” will need to value mathematical progress more ... by gwd on Thursday October 08, 2026 @06:41AM (#50004173)
Imagine someone looking at digital camera researchers showcasing a ground-breaking new sensor, and reacting by saying "Well obviously they're completely indifferent and do not care in the slightest if their work is used by real photographers or not."

Like, "Orr... maybe they care a lot, but haven't gotten to that part yet?"

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Re:“Math 2.0” will need to value mathematical progress more ... by i_cannot_hack on Thursday October 08, 2026 @08:05AM (#50004826)
You are conflating the two options with each other (lack of capability vs indifference). One of them is true, not necessarily both ("or", not "and"). I did not claim a lack of capability was the same as indifference.
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