Neural network pioneer Shun-ichi Amari recalls his ML breakthrough inspiration came while soaking in hot springs
FrnkNlsn · x · 2026-11-02
A retrospective on Prof. Shun-ichi Amari, foundational figure in neural network research, titled "My Life Has Been Lucky!" He recounts that a series of inspirations while soaking in hot springs led him to a possible breakthrough, beginning his journey into machine learning.
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