It's funny how this was written in 2018 but thanks to AI in 2025 this is becoming increasingly accessible. In fields like AI research, tools such as Cursor and

It's funny how this was written in 2018 but thanks to AI in 2025 this is becoming increasingly accessible. In fields like AI research, tools such as Cursor and Claude/GPT are effectively mini-research assistants that help refine hypotheses and accelerate coding experiments. While fields requiring expensive experimental resources (psychology, medicine, physics) remain challenging, even these areas benefit from AI-powered analysis of observational data. The barriers to meaningful contribution are lower than ever.