I am leaving the university system, possibly forever, at the end of this month.

[caten@mathstodon.xyz]

I am leaving the university system, possibly forever, at the end of this month. I will be living in the woods, studying mathematics and (hopefully) farming enough to survive. I have posted an essay explaining why I'm doing this on my website:

https://aten.cool/leaving_university_2026.html

#math #research #academia #USpol #mathematics #trans #transgender #farming #solarpunk #fascism #university

[cpkimber@scicomm.xyz]

@caten good on ya

[pollinators@epicure.social]

@caten The fediverse has other enthusiasts living in the woods. You can look for your people with the free hashtags. #growyourown, #gardening, #allotment.

[caten@mathstodon.xyz]

@kate @Broadfork Thanks! I'll be sure to post about it.

[dougmerritt@mathstodon.xyz]

@caten
Good luck, I hope things work out the way you want.

Or if they don't, please don't hesitate to then find something that *does* work for you.

[nilesjohnson@mathstodon.xyz]

@caten Thanks for writing that up, and sharing it. The line about "wealthy white men with tenure complaining" hits hard, and rightly so. I hope things will be so much better for you after this change!

[solderandchaos@mastodon.me.uk]

@caten I look forward to your farming adventures. I hope it brings you joy and peace and also a little more freedom to go down the branches of mathematics academia might not allow.

[caseydunham@infosec.exchange]

@caten @Uair Looking forward to hearing more about your farming endeavors! And best wishes on your new journey.