Advancing digital science

Using computers for science

Claim

"Doing science" on computers -- digital science -- marks the most fundamental change in scientific methodology since Isaac Newtons's groundwork 350 years ago. In the near future, supercomputers will be used to digitally model how electrons, protons, and neutrons can be combined to form new substances, such as drugs, polymers and metals.

Counter-claim

Advancing digital science is an overhyped concern that distracts from pressing global issues like poverty, climate change, and healthcare. The relentless focus on digital advancements often leads to unnecessary complexity and alienation, rather than genuine progress. Instead of pouring resources into digital science, we should prioritize tangible solutions that directly improve lives. The obsession with digital innovation is a luxury we cannot afford when fundamental human needs remain unmet. Let's redirect our efforts where they truly matter.