PhD

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ARTICLE↑ trendingReddit r/MachineLearning·5/3/2026

Are modern ML PhDs becoming too incremental, or is this just what research looks like now? [D]

The text explores whether modern ML PhDs are becoming overly incremental, often involving combining existing ideas and applying them in slightly different settings with benchmark results. The author questions if this truly constitutes a deeper scientific contribution, feeling many theses resemble extended master's degrees.

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DOC↑ trendingReddit r/MachineLearning·4/11/2026

PhD or Masters for Computational Cognitive Science [R]

A university student seeks to understand the differences between Master's and PhD degrees in Computational Cognitive Science, exploring global research and funding trends for the next two years. The individual is also interested in personal motivations for the field and surprising intersections with other areas.

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