Alchemy vs rigorous theory: a meme maps AI research's three paths
burny_tech · x · 2026-11-12
A meme capturing deep learning's perennial debate: empirical alchemy (tuning lr/batch/dropout/seed like potion ingredients) on one side, rigorous mathematical foundations (convexity, theorems, proofs) on the other, and a "theory + experiment" middle path — with the author conceding the middle ground sounds good too.
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