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“New methods always look better than old ones. Neural nets are better than logistic regression, support vector machines are better than neural nets, etc.” quote by Bradley Efron
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“New methods always look better than old ones. Neural nets are better than logistic regression, support vector machines are better than neural nets, etc.”

Bradley Efron

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

New technologies are often praised over older ones, creating a cycle of perceived superiority that may ignore practical merits of each method.

In simple terms: New methods are often seen as better.

Key Takeaway

Evaluate tools based on fit, not hype.

Themes

technology innovation comparison

Mood

analytical skeptical practical

Type

Computers:0 Etc:0 Looks:0 Machines:0 Method:1 Regression:1 Support:0 Technology:1 Vectors:0 Neural Nets:1 Neural:0 Machines Better:0 Better Neural:0 Vector Machines:0

When to use this quote

  • software selection
  • research design
  • business strategy

Key Concepts

methodology critical thinking efficiency

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is an old method preferable?
  • How do we avoid tech bias?
A Different Perspective

May ignore context‑specific effectiveness.

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