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What happens to mathematics when AI becomes an oracle?

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The article discusses the implications of AI advancements, particularly large language models and quantum computing, on the field of mathematics. It highlights the new book 'Big Math: The Hidden Codes That Run Our World' by Steven Strogatz and Alex Townsend, which explores how modern computational tools are reshaping mathematical problems and their applications. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding 'big math' in relation to human cognitive capacity and its relevance in various fields such as civil engineering and medical imaging.

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Primary: Ars Technica

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Big math is defined as 'big' relative to human cognitive capacity.

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The book 'Big Math' focuses on the intersection of computers and mathematics.

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Strogatz and Townsend argue that many mathematical problems are now too complex for human cognition alone.

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