Scientists reaching The End of Insight

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In summary, the article "The End of Insight" discusses a program that claims to be able to replace scientists by using mathematical formulas to analyze data. However, many people are skeptical of this claim and believe that true problem-solving AI is still a long way off. Some view this as just another curve-fitting application and question the credibility of the program.
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Zing!
 
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In all seriousness though, is it not ridiculous to state that "scientists are nearing the end of insight." How would someone even be able to determine that? Ridiculous.
 
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"scientists are nearing the end of insight."
Such claims usually pop up just before some great discovery that shows how little yet we know.
 
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Journalists reaching the end of sanity.
 
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This looks like a program which searches a 'symbolic space' for the most fitting mathematical formula. I doubt it can find any 'very hard' relation on a dataset. Probably, it may have applications in control theory where people now often mess around with simple PID controllers to solve about anything; it looks like a great tool for that.

For computer to bypass humans my best guess is you need a completely different model for intelligence, like copying the human brain in an abstract manner. This has little to do with that. It's a lot of fuzz about a nice program.
 
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Even if we could start mass producing quantum computer tomorrow it'd still be awhile we could develop AI sophisticated enough to be true problem solvers. Perhaps we've reached the end of non-computer assisted insight?
 
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wow, so they wrote yet another curve-fitting application, declared themselves geniuses, and told all their dumbfounded writer friends about it. I'm having trouble controlling my incite for these goobers.
 

Related to Scientists reaching The End of Insight

1. What is meant by "Scientists reaching The End of Insight"?

"Scientists reaching The End of Insight" refers to the concept that there may come a time when humans have exhausted all possible scientific discoveries and there is nothing left to learn or understand about the universe.

2. Is it possible for scientists to truly reach The End of Insight?

While it is difficult to predict the future, it is unlikely that scientists will ever reach The End of Insight. There will always be more to discover and understand, as our understanding of the universe is constantly evolving.

3. What are some examples of scientific discoveries that have led to greater insight?

Examples of scientific discoveries that have led to greater insight include the discovery of the structure of DNA, the theory of relativity, and the discovery of the Higgs boson particle. These breakthroughs have greatly expanded our understanding of the world around us.

4. How do scientists continue to make new discoveries and gain insight?

Scientists continue to make new discoveries and gain insight through ongoing research and experimentation. They also build upon the knowledge and discoveries of previous scientists, constantly pushing the boundaries of what we know and understand.

5. What are the potential implications of reaching The End of Insight?

The idea of reaching The End of Insight raises questions about the limits of human knowledge and understanding. It also raises concerns about the potential stagnation of scientific progress. However, it is important to remember that the pursuit of knowledge and understanding is a never-ending journey, and there will always be more to discover and learn.

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