A discussion on Reddit's r/MachineLearning subreddit explores the concept of "research taste," defining it as the skill to select impactful problems and avoid over-engineering solutions. The post suggests a mental model for approaching research, emphasizing starting with the simplest possible solution, like a prompt, before resorting to complex methods. It highlights the difficulty of developing this taste without collaborators or critical feedback, seeking practical advice from the community on how to stay honest and effective in empirical research. AI
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IMPACT Offers insights into effective problem selection and solution design for AI researchers.
RANK_REASON The cluster contains a discussion post from a subreddit about developing research skills, which falls under commentary.