theoretical progress has been considerably faster than expected, while crossing the theory-practice gap has been mildly slower than expected. (Note that “theory progressing faster than expected, practice slower” is a potential red flag for theory coming decoupled from reality
I appreciate you flagging this. I read the former sentence and my immediate next thought was the heuristic in the parenthetical sentence.
I appreciate you flagging this. I read the former sentence and my immediate next thought was the heuristic in the parenthetical sentence.