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Vernor Vinge

I am suggesting that we recognize that in network and interface research there is something as profound (and potential wild) as Artificial Intelligence.

Vernor Vinge

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Vernor Vinge is pointing out that the study of networks and interfaces holds the potential to be as significant and unpredictable as the development of Artificial Intelligence. He implies that this area of research could lead to breakthroughs or changes that are just as impactful and surprising.

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