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.
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In science, you can say things that seem crazy, but in the long run, they can turn out to be right. We can get really good evidence, and in the end, the community will come around.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science often challenges conventional wisdom, and what seems crazy today might be proven correct in the future.
Geoffrey Hinton's quote reflects the essence of scientific inquiry and the evolution of ideas. It emphasizes that within the scientific community, unconventional thoughts and hypotheses can initially be dismissed as absurd, yet as evidence accumulates over time, these ideas may eventually gain acceptance and recognition. This highlights the dynamic nature of scientific progress and the importance of maintaining an open mind towards new and seemingly outrageous suggestions, as they can lead to significant breakthroughs.
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ScienceIdeasEvidenceCommunityInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
During a scientific conference, one might use this quote to encourage researchers to present their novel ideas without fear of criticism.
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