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Vladimir Vapnik: Statistical Learning

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Is There a Moment of Brilliance in Human Intuition?

Human intuition has moments of brilliance that can occasionally surpass mathematical reasoning, but these moments are often rooted in well-established axioms. Effective intuition is developed through the refinement of foundational principles over generations of scientific inquiry. The brilliance of individuals like Einstein, particularly in the realm of relativity, illustrates the interplay between mathematical rigor and imaginative thinking; however, the speaker suggests that imagination alone may not provide solutions to complex problems. Instead, deriving meaningful theories from mathematical equations is deemed more significant than speculative imagination. Ultimately, solid mathematical principles can lead to far-reaching insights that do not rely on fanciful interpretations.

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