Padhraic Smyth
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The problem is us, with our Paleolithic vulnerabilities, our FOMO, our susceptibility to snake oil salesmen and the ELIZA effect. Say no to anthropomorphized tech solutionism and yes to stronger human institutions, fortified by ordinary technology. (11/11)
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The problem is us, with our Paleolithic vulnerabilities, our FOMO, our susceptibility to snake oil salesmen and the ELIZA effect. Say no to anthropomorphized tech solutionism and yes to stronger human institutions, fortified by ordinary technology. (11/11)
Well done to everyone involved behind the scenes at WiML over the past 20 years - its been a very positive influence in the ML research community!
November 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Well done to everyone involved behind the scenes at WiML over the past 20 years - its been a very positive influence in the ML research community!
Inspiring article .... this work has had fantastic impact. I remember Pietro trying to convince me in the 1990s at some point that machine learning could revolutionize computer vision.....it seemed a very long way off at the time...glad that he and you and many others persisted :)
October 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Inspiring article .... this work has had fantastic impact. I remember Pietro trying to convince me in the 1990s at some point that machine learning could revolutionize computer vision.....it seemed a very long way off at the time...glad that he and you and many others persisted :)
Florida taken over by rabid frequentists?
August 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Florida taken over by rabid frequentists?