Gary Marcus Laments Technophilia Turning Into a 'Scientifically Ignorant Cult'
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-10-07
Gary Marcus says he can't understand how technophilia became a condescending, scientifically ignorant cult — blaming social media dynamics or money — arguing tech should cherish science. The account he retweeted contrasts the earnest techno-optimism of the 70s–90s with today's dogmatic, spiteful discourse.
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