The Revenge of the Philosophy Majors. A.I. labs are hiring contrarian, chin-stroking, finger-steepling sages. Who’s underemployed now? (Gift Article)
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AI labs are increasingly hiring philosophy majors for their critical thinking and contrarian perspectives, challenging stereotypes about the value of humanities degrees.
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