Rajeev Chandrasekhar has shared a thought-provoking message for students, amplifying the views of global tech leaders Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. In a recent tweet, he urged students to look beyond traditional programming skills and strengthen their foundations in physics and mathematics.
Understanding Core Principles Over Coding Skills
“If you are a student , its in your interest to read this. he said. “In a bold shift from tech’s usual advice, @elonmusk and @nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are urging students to focus less on coding and more on physics and mathematics. In the age of Artificial Intelligence, they argue that deep understanding of the world’s core principles will matter more than ever”, he added.
The minister shared how both leaders believe that AI tools’ growing ability to write and debug code diminishes the long-term value of basic programming skills. What remains irreplaceable, however, is conceptual clarity, scientific thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Why Science and Reasoning Will Drive the Future
“As AI tools become more capable of writing and debugging code, the value of basic programming skills is decreasing. But what cannot be automated is strong conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving, and the scientific mindset that powers innovation. That starts with mastering equations, energy, forces, and logic.
Both Musk and Huang believe that the next wave of breakthroughs will not come from better coders, but from thinkers who understand how reality operates. Whether it’s building rockets, designing chips, or creating smarter AI, the edge will go to those grounded in science and reasoning.
Their message to students and future innovators is clear. Don’t just learn how to talk to machines. Learn how the universe works so you can teach the machines something truly new.
In a future driven by algorithms and AI, it is your understanding of the fundamentals that will set you apart.”