Understanding the 'magic' nature of AI is key to progress
iamtrask · x · 2026-08-22
iamtrask references Clarke's law that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. However, he emphasizes that at some point, it is wise to let the magic fade and understand the true nature of the thing. He notes that early studies of stars, magnetism, gases, and electricity all went through this phase, and we are following an old tradition that will pass.
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