TBH, I’m still pretty hyped to learn differential geometry. I was reading Loring Tu’s fantastic Introduction to Manifolds earlier today, and sure, part of my reason is to be able to show off in front of others. But not all. Part of my identity is “guy who understands (theoretical) physics”, so I take actions in accord with that. The AIs knowing more physics than I do doesn’t change that. Many humans already know more physics than I do.
In fact, I’m getting more hyped over time to learn more. Learning unlocks new paths of seeing the world, and hence moving through the world. I am reminded of the old story of the thief who viewed a wall as no barrier to entry, since he knows how to get through. I am learning that is what all learning is like. It’s great, 10⁄10, would recommend.
TBH, I’m still pretty hyped to learn differential geometry. I was reading Loring Tu’s fantastic Introduction to Manifolds earlier today, and sure, part of my reason is to be able to show off in front of others. But not all. Part of my identity is “guy who understands (theoretical) physics”, so I take actions in accord with that. The AIs knowing more physics than I do doesn’t change that. Many humans already know more physics than I do.
In fact, I’m getting more hyped over time to learn more. Learning unlocks new paths of seeing the world, and hence moving through the world. I am reminded of the old story of the thief who viewed a wall as no barrier to entry, since he knows how to get through. I am learning that is what all learning is like. It’s great, 10⁄10, would recommend.