>divert resources away from math and become a math research entity unto themselves
If only pure math were a source of riches, that might work out well for them.
I have a book on mathematical cranks where that seems to be the common delusion, that if only you solve some open problems then fame and fortune must surely follow.
If only pure math were a source of riches, that might work out well for them.
I have a book on mathematical cranks where that seems to be the common delusion, that if only you solve some open problems then fame and fortune must surely follow.