Dev argues ambitious students eyeing an AI future should major in philosophy
willcb · x · 2026-09-21
willcb argues ambitious college students seeking a future-proof technical education should seriously consider majoring in philosophy — often the only department focused on "how to prepare for a world with powerful AI," while good programs also provide a solid STEM crash course emphasizing analysis over engineering.
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