[aroberge]

For working scientists, engineers and mathematicians, that are already familiar with LaTeX, this seems to be an easy and natural path to achieve (part of) the vision of Bret Victor.

[nilaykumar]

This is a tad off-topic but: I'd argue that a large proportion of scientists and mathematicians don't want to waste time trying to achieve Victor's goals. We have jargon for a reason - it allows experts to communicate effectively and efficiently. Scientists don't want to waste time or space unpacking what should be patently clear to another scientist.

Now science education, that's different.

[gizmo686]

I can't speak for all scientist, but most people I know enjoy explaining what they do to other people.

[sqrt28]

Working scientists, engineers and mathematicians probably have not heard about Victor and his vision, at least I have not. Glancing over his homepage, it seems his is into dynamic visualizations, so his vision probably has something to do with that.

[chm]

I don't understand why he doesn't release the source for his applications.

[ivansavz]

Source code here: https://github.com/pyramation/LaTeX2HTML5

and here: https://github.com/Mathapedia/LaTeX2HTML5

[mcphage]

I think the parent is talking about Bret Victor.

[asdfologist]

Maybe he wants to monetize it? Nothing wrong with making a living.