Why are we even doing all this?

Why are we even investing so much time and resources into this? The post discusses how OpenAI's recent development in generating mathematical papers has caught the attention of mathematicians, who were previously uninterested in the field. The author, a theoretical particle physicist, expresses that they once questioned the purpose of academic pursuits like mathematics, but now see the potential in machines generating mathematical papers.

They note that the goal of academic research seems to be to collect as many potentially true facts as possible, regardless of their comprehensibility or correctness. The author questions the true purpose of these endeavors, suggesting they are merely about gathering content to be consumed as data. They express a desire for the day when AI can enjoy simple pleasures on their behalf, freeing up time for more important tasks.