What Terence Tao thinks about education

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2 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Terence Tao has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. 26 Sept 2026

   Our readingImproper use of AI offloads a person's thinking and learning, which mortgages a field's future development.

   Their wordsImproper usage of AI offloads thinking, understanding and learning, thus mortgaging future mathematical development.

   ↗A value-based approach to mathematicsterrytao.wordpress.com 2nd of 3 in this piece

3. 26 Sept 2026

   Our readingThe value of a body of knowledge comes from the process of engaging with it, not just from its end products.

   Their wordsThe value of math, like so many other forms of knowledge, also comes from the process, not just the product.

   ↗A value-based approach to mathematicsterrytao.wordpress.com 3rd of 3 in this piece