A lot of people derive their worth from something external. AI brings the emptiness of that worth into sharp relief, but it was always empty. It used to be easier to ignore, though.

The obvious retort is "that's cold comfort to people losing their livelihoods!" But that's not the discussion, and (at least at this point) we're not at risk of mathematicians going hungry. It is obvious that AI will have a profound impact on what mathematicians do. It is not obvious that we won't need them anymore.

So fucking true, man. hits bong