Computers Quote by Bradley Efron
“New methods always look better than old ones. Neural nets are better than logistic regression, support vector machines are better than neural nets, etc.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Statistical Methods Review, 2018
New techniques are often praised over older ones, creating a cycle of perpetual novelty.
In simple terms: People favor newer methods over older ones.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate tools before adopting.
Themes
innovation
skepticism
methodology
Mood
analytical
curious
cautious
Type
explanatory
reflective
academic
When to use this quote
- research labs
- data analysis
- software development
- academic curricula
Key Concepts
technological progress
paradigm shifts
confirmation bias
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you stick with an established method?
- How to balance novelty with reliability?
A Different Perspective
Older methods may still be superior in certain contexts.
