[verdverm]

What social scientists consider "solved" does not usually jive with reality. That attitude in itself shows the field still needs to mature. They are also notorious for being more "enlightened" from my experience interacting with them at University.

[kbit]

Don't you think connecting the field more closely with computer science would help it mature, though? Both sides could benefit from this: Both get methods, challenges and insight from each other. It might bring both a bit closer down to earth - computer science gets a better idea of possible social challenges their work could face or produce; social science gains new perspectives from more technical and practical students.