Is it possible to combine electronic engineering and physics for AI research?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the possibility of combining electronic engineering and physics in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) research. Participants explore the theoretical aspects of AI, particularly in relation to consciousness and the contributions of physics, while considering the relevance of computer science as an alternative path.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to study AI from a theoretical perspective rooted in physics, referencing Roger Penrose's ideas on consciousness.
  • Another participant suggests considering computer science as a viable field for AI research, indicating it may align well with the original inquiry.
  • A further reply supports the notion that computer science AI is a promising area to pursue, especially given current trends in the field.
  • The original poster seeks recommendations for resources to better understand the specific branches of AI related to their interests.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on whether to pursue physics or computer science, as participants suggest different paths without resolving the question of which is more suitable for the original poster's interests.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the specific branches of AI or the connections between electronic engineering and physics, leaving these aspects open for further exploration.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the intersection of electronic engineering, physics, and artificial intelligence, particularly those considering academic paths in these fields.

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hi there! in case I'm writting this in the wrong place, sorry!
i reached the 7th semester of electronic engineering and i left cause i got bored. this was 10 years ago. in this time i went to germany and austria as an intern, working in EEG models, signal processing, etc. I'm 35 now
thing is, i always had interest in providing consciousness to machines (loved those terminator movies), so i want to keep studying this AI branch, but not from the PoV of electronics, but rather from a theoretical conception that uses concepts of physics, like eg. Roger Penrose does.
is there a connection? should i quit EE and start physics all over? should i end EE (disgusted) and start a masters or phD in physics? is this even possible? i have good language skills in english, german and french.
thanks for ur help
joe
 
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^ This.

CompSci AI seems like a very good match for what you specified. It's also a very good field to go into currently.
 
thanks for ur answers. i found some links, but i can't figure out exactly which branch you're referring to. any site or book u recommend to begin with?
 

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