Gary Marcus

Rank 13 of 47
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Score 83

The statement is part of a conversation that touches upon the topic of human cognitive frailty and the quality of philosophical and cognitive science discourse. The tone appears to be one of frustration or disappointment with the current state of public intellectual debate. The intent seems to be to express solidarity with the sentiment that there is a lack of quality in public intellectual discussions and to share a personal perspective on the issue.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to intend harm, but the use of 'profoundly stupid and ignorant' could be seen as harsh to some audiences. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement does not violate the principle of respecting privacy and dignity, as it does not target any specific individuals.
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement lacks a promotion of understanding, empathy, and compassion, as it generalizes about human cognitive abilities in a negative way. [-1]
  4. 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 does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue but rather makes a sweeping negative assertion. [-1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement does not clearly use influence for the betterment of society; it expresses a viewpoint without offering solutions or improvements. [-1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement does not violate the principles of free speech but could be seen as not using the platform with complete integrity due to the negative generalization.