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Science's long history outweighs the AI boom, researcher argues
Original: Remember that the edifice of # Science , # Physics , # Mathematics and # Computation , that rich history, far outweighs
A commentary circulating online argues that the accumulated edifice of science, physics, mathematics and computation, built over centuries, far outweighs the current contributions of machine learning and AI. The author describes the present as exciting but perilous times, adding that even if civilization were to crash, people would still do science. The remarks have drawn modest engagement, with a handful of likes, as debates continue over whether AI represents a genuine scientific revolution.
Why now: Current hype around AI has prompted pushback framing it as minor next to the broader history of science.
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- Remember that the edifice of # Science , # Physics , # Mathematics and # Computation , that rich history, far outweighs current contributions of # MachineLearning and # AI . We live in exciting, and perilous times, but if civilization crashes people will still do science. If #… · KilleansRow@mastodon.online · 4
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