The primary value of math has never been about producing "solved problems" (is there any practical value in "solving" NS in itself?). The primary value of mathematics has always been about "machinery for thought", i.e. the abstractiosn and methods that produced the solution.
I think there is a little too much pessimism of the "math is dead" sort. As long as there is a need for humans to think there will be value in doing math.
I think there is a little too much pessimism of the "math is dead" sort. As long as there is a need for humans to think there will be value in doing math.