Great and important stuff… but what with our new era of robots (see eg recent tweet by @LifeAfterMyPhD), how do robots fit in the conversation? Especially as they improve on spotting seemingly incongruous findings, recommending suitable experiments, and/or interpreting/framing experimental results?
Good question Tony! I see these tools as just that: tools. Tools are only as useful as the person wielding them. Yes, you can hammer a nail with a screwdriver, but it's not the best option. Ultimately, the buck stops with the author.
Great and important stuff… but what with our new era of robots (see eg recent tweet by @LifeAfterMyPhD), how do robots fit in the conversation? Especially as they improve on spotting seemingly incongruous findings, recommending suitable experiments, and/or interpreting/framing experimental results?
Good question Tony! I see these tools as just that: tools. Tools are only as useful as the person wielding them. Yes, you can hammer a nail with a screwdriver, but it's not the best option. Ultimately, the buck stops with the author.