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How science actually makes progress

Michael Nielsen discusses the real progression of science through case studies of Einstein, Newton, and Darwin. The podcast explores the mechanisms behind groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs and which factors actually drive knowledge development forward.

WHY IT MATTERS

Understanding how science works matters for AI research and development, since the same principles for cumulative knowledge and breakthroughs apply to the AI field. Insights about scientific progress can help explain how the AI community itself evolves.

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