alt Hacker NewsI recall several mathematicians (possibly including Terence Tao) mentioning that fields in mathematics have become so specialized and isolated that a conference like the ICM feels more like a collection of mini-conferences. An expert in one area can barely understand a talk in another.
Modern AI feels like a godsend to mathematicians. It helps them break down boundaries and connect concepts in ways a mere mortal couldn't imagine.
I was a chemistry researcher this is true in all science.
I'm not sure LLMs can transform this, the incentive is to get more results in your nich, jumping topics don't help unless you have genuine interest and reason to.