7h agoUCLA mathematician Terence Tao says AI tools reduce the cognitive friction of routine research to near zeroThis allows scientists to pursue high-risk, unconventional hypothesesSentimentSentimentPos85.5%Neg14.5%Many users agreed with Terence Tao that AI cuts cognitive friction and gives researchers permission to pursue crazier ideas, calling it a breakthrough for discovery.40 comments with sentiment. View comments.