[marshallp]

So mathematicians seek beauty instead of utility.

Should they deserve to starve like artists then?

Should taxpayers fund disciples (students) for them?

If yes, than should taxpayers be forced to fund students for any cult anyone wishes to start?

[nerme]

There is nothing quite like trolling a bunch of nerds with the opinion that the entire study of pure mathematics has been a wasted endeavor for mankind...

You deserve a round of applause!

(Also, mods, where are you?)

[marshallp]

Newborns don't come out with all knowledge in their heads already. I'm simply alerting younger people to facts, there's absolutely no reason to get mods involved. Otherwise most of HN should be banned (since a lot of it is not completely fresh news). Why alert the mods, are you a scared pure mathematician?