Philosophers Are the Latest Hiring Target for AI Companies

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/business/philosophy-majors-ai-jobs.html?unlocked_article_code=1.11A.qvjv.iw0uiq3kl5aY

Who’s underemployed now?

headline from official webpage title. print headline is “The Revenge of the Philosophy Majors”

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Doesn’t change the fact that AI is unable to think philosophically but parrots words stochastics tells it are most probable to occur in the answer.




‘Mind if we call you Bruce?’


Ironically, AI fits the description of a philosophical zombie.


Hitchhiker’s Guide anyone?


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contrarian, chin-stroking, finger-steepling sages

This, from the gray lady herself. Any wonder anti-intellectualism is on the rise?


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