[Sigia-l] IA research?

[Boniface Lau]

> From: Peter VanDijck
>  
> Without the little that's been done, yes. But I mean: if IA doesn't
> become more research-driven (I mean *basic* research, not the
> practical user research you do when doing a project), it risks
> becoming obsolete.

Unfortunately, basic research is the most expensive form of research.
It is not something that bears fruit on demand.

IMO, IA risks becoming obsolete when practitioners stop applying
critical thinking and take on the bandwagon mentality.


Boniface