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We firstly introduce the new Springer series Human Perspectives in Health Sciences and Technology (HPHST), and then we move on to illustrate the topic this volume deals with, namely whether machines will replace scientists in scientific development. We then explain the decision of having this volume to be the first volume of the HPHST series. Finally, we describe the organization of this book and give a brief presentation of each chapter.
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Bertolaso, M., Sterpetti, F. (2020). Introduction. Human Perspectives on the Quest for Knowledge. In: Bertolaso, M., Sterpetti, F. (eds) A Critical Reflection on Automated Science. Human Perspectives in Health Sciences and Technology, vol 1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-25001-0_1
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