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> Machines owned by 10 people robbing us of the joy of discovery and the fruits of our labor... for what?

This happened to software engineers already. Mathematics isn't special.

Mathematics has it slightly worse, since math is a "closed system" that does not require running experiments, talking to customers, etc.

That said the software folks can teach the math folks a thing or two when it comes to dealing with grief I am sure.