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280 points dargscisyhp | 2 comments | 02 Aug 25 06:28 UTC | HN request time: 0.437s | source

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It's really telling when an invaluable intellectual powerhouse specialized in a non politicized field gets its funds taken away because of politics

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This is a comment about the administration, not Tao.

1. lordofgibbons ◴[02 Aug 25 09:45 UTC] No.44766115[source]▶

Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. - Pericles

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2. ykonstant ◴[02 Aug 25 10:23 UTC] No.44766349[source]▶

Or, to quote his lesser-known cousin:

"I thought I was safe in my hideout, but a kick to the groin proved me wrong." -Testicles

Terence Tao on the suspension of UCLA grants