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The role of human intuition in scientific progress is emphasized, contrasting with machine learning and AI, which lack the ability to ask questions or conduct experiments. The article discusses how intuitive reasoning aids scientific discovery, particularly in complex fields like nuclear physics and quantum mechanics.