theorists

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plural of theorist
as in philosophers

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  1. philosophers
  2. practitioners
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  • The search for machine consciousness has gone mainstream, and companies such as Google, Meta and OpenAI are hiring philosophers to explore questions about AI welfare.
    — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
  • In a related trend, there’s been a surge in adding philosophers and humanities graduates to AI teams, also to keep the technology within the bounds of human needs.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of philosophers
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  • Visibility from professional athletes, fitness influencers and wellness practitioners has normalized at-home cold plunges as part of daily recovery routines rather than a specialized therapy reserved for elite athletes.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • The Visual Effects Society has pulled back the curtain on it 2026 VES Honors recipients, who the group says have profoundly impacted the craft and technology of visual effects and continue to inspire future generations of artists and practitioners.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of practitioners
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