Information Theory and Research Roles in the AI Era
burny_tech · x · 2026-07-11
This discussion argues that information theory should serve as the theoretical foundation for studying intelligence, criticizing the academic community over the past decade for neglecting this scientific connection in favor of "AI practice."
The core question raised goes further: if AI can autonomously conduct experiments, verify proofs, and synthesize literature in the future, what will researchers' jobs become? Extending this to education, it also reflects on whether engineering education should continue to be taught the same way it has been for the past 30 years.
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