Radiologist asks in Forbes: how much does human understanding matter in the AI era?
stevenstrogatz · x · 2026-10-31
Physician Paul Hsieh published a Forbes piece examining how much "human understanding" matters in the AI era, referencing Steven Strogatz's recent Atlantic article. He highlights the curious medical example of fingernail "clubbing" as a correlate of serious disease—an illustration of the enduring value of expert human observation. Strogatz himself shared and praised the article.
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