Schulman: Goal-Driven Research Beats Idea-Driven Research

John Schulman, co-founder of OpenAI and Thinking Machines, argued that goal-driven research beats idea-driven research, urging researchers to clarify their goals rather than chase trending ideas. The take sparked wide discussion, with some extending it as general life advice.

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