The role of radiologists will evolve from doing perceptual things that could probably be done by a highly trained pigeon to doing far more cognitive things.
Geoffrey HintonRead
In the long run, curiosity-driven research just works better... Real breakthroughs come from people focusing on what they're excited about.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Curiosity-driven research leads to better results and breakthroughs because it aligns with people's passions.
Geoffrey Hinton emphasizes the importance of curiosity in research, suggesting that when individuals are passionate and excited about their work, they are more likely to achieve significant breakthroughs. This quote highlights the idea that genuine interest and enthusiasm fuel innovation and creativity, ultimately leading to more effective and impactful research outcomes.
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CuriosityResearchBreakthroughsInnovationPassion
In practice
Example use cases
In a scientific presentation about new breakthrough technologies.
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I have always been convinced that the only way to get artificial intelligence to work is to do the computation in a way similar to the human brain. That is the goal I have been pursuing. We are making progress, though we still have lots to learn about how the brain actually works.
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In a sensibly organised society, if you improve productivity, there is room for everybody to benefit.
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