HN debate: Tech needs humanists more than ever
eigenBasis · hn · 2026-09-25
A Hacker News discussion around a long-form essay from passo.uno arguing that, amid rapid AI progress, engineering needs humanistic perspectives more than ever. Commenters debate the value of humanities training in technical fields.
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