Laser Physics or Artificial Intelligence

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the choice between pursuing scientific activities in Laser Physics or Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on the perceived mathematical demands of each field and the participant's personal preferences regarding mathematics.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to engage in scientific activities but is uncertain about whether to choose Laser Physics or Artificial Intelligence, citing a dislike for extensive mathematics.
  • Another participant argues that the two fields have little in common and suggests that the original poster may not have a deep understanding of either area.
  • A participant challenges the original poster's statements about engaging in scientific activities without a strong foundation in mathematics, asserting that such engagement typically requires significant mathematical study.
  • Further discussion highlights that while some fields like biology may require less mathematics, the original poster's interest in physics or AI likely necessitates a solid mathematical background.
  • There is a suggestion that current biology may involve more mathematics than the participants acknowledge, indicating a potential misunderstanding of the field's requirements.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the necessity of mathematics in scientific activities, with some asserting that it is essential for fields like physics and AI, while others suggest that certain areas of biology may not require extensive math.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference personal preferences and assumptions about the nature of scientific fields, which may not fully capture the diversity and complexity of those areas. The discussion reflects varying levels of familiarity with the mathematical demands of different scientific disciplines.

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Hello.
I have a bachelor degree in physics and I'm an embedded programmer now.
I would like to engage in scientific activities, but I can't choose the area: Laser Physics or Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition...).
I heard opinion that artificial intelligence - the area is quite boring, mainly related to the meticulous study of algorithms or "primitive selection of parameters for algorithms and preparation of input data for them."
By the way, I do not like studying mathematics in large quantities.
 
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ahs said:
like studying mathematics in large quantities.


Then I believe you will enjoy neither Laser Physics or Artificial Intelligence.

The fact that you have listed two fields with so little in common suggests that you like the "idea" of these fields but you really know nothing about them. Do you research than follow what interests you.
 
ahs said:
I would like to engage in scientific activities
By the way, I do not like studying mathematics in large quantities.

Sorry, but those two statements are just contradictory.

You can't "engage in" any form of "scientific activity", except for reading pop-sci books, without "studying math in large quantities".
 
AlephZero said:
Sorry, but those two statements are just contradictory.

You can't "engage in" any form of "scientific activity", except for reading pop-sci books, without "studying math in large quantities".

unless you are doing biology or chemistry (at least some chemistry).
 
Physics_UG said:
unless you are doing biology or chemistry (at least some chemistry).

Sounds like you aren't really up-to-date with current biology.
 
analogdesign said:
Sounds like you aren't really up-to-date with current biology.

not all biology involves math so you can certainly do some biology without extensive math. I thought it was rather clear what I meant.
 

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