AIPhilosophy’s place in a “future-proof” technical education
One user argues that, at many universities, philosophy is the only department focused on preparing for powerful AI—and that good departments offer a STEM crash course centered on analysis rather than engineering.
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A user recommends that ambitious college students seeking a “future-proof” technical education seriously consider majoring in philosophy. In a follow-up reply, they argue that philosophy is the only department at many universities focused on preparing for a world with powerful AI. They also say good departments provide a solid STEM crash course focused on analysis rather than engineering.
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Philosophy’s place in a “future-proof” technical education
One user argues that, at many universities, philosophy is the only department focused on preparing for powerful AI—and that good departments offer a STEM crash course centered on analysis rather than engineering.
TLDR
A user recommends that ambitious college students seeking a “future-proof” technical education seriously consider majoring in philosophy. In a follow-up reply, they argue that philosophy is the only department at many universities focused on preparing for a world with powerful AI. They also say good departments provide a solid STEM crash course focused on analysis rather than engineering.