Is mystique worth having? In fiction, sure, but I think not in R&D. I think a lot of ML and AI isn't especially scientific, but I also think there's a lot of

Is mystique worth having? In fiction, sure, but I think not in R&D. I think a lot of ML and AI isn't especially scientific, but I also think there's a lot of low-hanging fruit in applying it to new areas, and both of those make it easier for an amateur to contribute.