[ukj]

Yes it is a liberal arts degree: no humans - no need for computation. Understanding ourselves and our needs is necessary for inventing; improving or sustaining any technology.

Yes it is a STEM degree: no rigor - no computation. Understanding how the universe works is necessary in order to exploit matter and convince it to do computations for us.

Everything humans do (STEM included) is for humans; and by humans.

This bipartisan view of universities and faux-conflict isn’t useful.

[eimrine]

> no humans - no need for computation.

I would disagree with this statement. I have a pet AI program which can get some work done and gain some cryptocurrencies for that and pay for its hosting for keep doing that work. I am sure the AI will overlive all the humans and it really needs some computations for living.

[ukj]

I disagree with your disagreement.

Why do humans need/invent computation, hosting, cryptocurrencies and AI?

I can’t fathom any data center remaining online for more than a few weeks/months if all humans keeping it running magically disappeared.

[eimrine]

> Why do humans need/invent computation, hosting, cryptocurrencies and AI?

Because they use to have some spare time?

> I can’t fathom any data center remaining online for more than a few weeks/months if all humans keeping it running magically disappeared.

That few weeks my pet AI will be refusing your statement that no human means no need for computations.

[ukj]

Then step aside and take a vow of silence.

Let me speak with your AI. Let it refute me by telling me about it’s needs.

Queue excuses…

[robertoandred]

Science, tech, and math fall under liberal arts. You’re creating a distinction where there isn’t one.