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Richard Elwes

@richardelwes.bsky.social

Mathematician and Writer in UK. Author of "Huge Numbers" (Basic Books, April 2026). www.richardelwes.co.uk

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Richard Elwes@richardelwes.bsky.social · 4d ago

Like all mathematicians today, I am mulling over the end of one era, and the start of a new one. Looking backwards, what do you think was the final great mathematical theorem proved without the use of AI?

Richard Elwes@richardelwes.bsky.social · 2w ago

It’s my annual why-haven’t-I-been-to-more-cricket-this-year September dash to Headingley to watch Yorkshire women take on Lancashire. Which means I am honoured to watch Kate Cross’s final professional game - congratulations to her on a magnificent career.

Kate Cross bowling for Lancashire against Yorkshire at Headingley.
Richard Elwes@richardelwes.bsky.social · 2w ago

What these highly eminent mathematicians are objecting to is not so much "AI" as "the current behaviour of AI companies". They are like big game hunters, who just want an impressive trophy to mount on their wall, and have no further interest in the animal or its enviroment.

Terence Tao@teorth.bsky.social · 2w ago

A group of 25 Fields Medalists, including myself, have made a joint declaration on Math and AI: mathandai.org . We welcome additional signatories. See also this article in the Economist announcing the declaration: www.economist.com/science-and-...

Richard Elwes@richardelwes.bsky.social · last mo.

Aged 47, I have just lost my last baby tooth. Can anyone beat that? For the curious, I was missing an adult tooth in that position, so the milk tooth was never pushed out in the usual way. But after long years of service it was starting to disintegrate so was extracted this morning.

Richard Elwes@richardelwes.bsky.social · last mo.

An important article addressing an important question for the new prime minister - do we want to support disabled people to be productive members of society? Or do we prefer to… not do that? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Disabled creatives like me are behind many of your favourite shows – so why has our work support been withdrawn? | Annalisa Dinnella

Cuts to the Access to Work scheme will mean no more contributions to shows like Sex Education, Call the Midwife or The Hack. It will be devastating to lose such talent, says TV writer Annalisa Dinnell...

theguardian.com

Richard Elwes@richardelwes.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I’m in Malaysia! I just gave a talk to a high school maths club. They requested something on a big numbers. At the end one of the students showed me this portrait. I am pleased with it and think “much much much” is a fair précis of my talk.

A hand drab sketch of Richard with a microphone giving a talk saying “much much much”.
Richard Elwes@richardelwes.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hope the England footballers don’t get too monstered in the press. They seem like decent lads, they produced some great moments, and it’s not their fault if the manager’s strategy of playing with a goalie and ten defenders backfires.