Gary Marcus

Rank 10 of 47
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Score 116

The statement is part of a conversation about Large Language Models (LLMs) and their potential path to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). It presents a viewpoint on the commitment to LLMs, suggesting that for some, this commitment is akin to a religious belief rather than a hypothesis that can be empirically tested. The statement is a response to a pop quiz that questions what would convince someone that LLMs are not the right path to AGI, offering various potential outcomes that could change one's mind or stating an unwavering commitment to LLMs regardless of evidence.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not intend to harm but rather to express an opinion on the nature of belief in LLMs. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of the different levels of commitment to LLMs and how they might be perceived. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in a form of constructive criticism by comparing unwavering support for LLMs to religious faith, which could be seen as a critique of such an approach. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement indirectly uses influence to encourage a more empirical and less dogmatic approach to the development of AGI. [+1]