Andrew Wilson: scientific success hinges on asking questions, not raw problem-solving
andrewgwils · x · 2026-10-13
NYU professor Andrew G. Wilson argues that success in science is minimally about raw problem-solving ability. What matters: asking good questions, navigating ambiguity, challenging conventional wisdom, seeing the bigger picture, and delivering interpretable insights. As AI takes over problem-solving, math may become more like other research fields.
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