Gary Marcus

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4/14/2024, 8:31:40 PM
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Anna-Katharina Jung
@minoritybeef
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@GaryMarcus Source?

The only news clippings from that time of the personal calculator I have come across, are along of some math teachers wanting to ban calculators. https://www.nytimes.com/1975/01/…
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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Anyone old enough to remember how at first calculators were hyped as being conscious, intelligent AGI-like beings that would displace humanity?

Oh wait, that never happened. People used to be more sensible.

The statement is dismissive and lacks evidence to support the claim that 'people weren’t so ridiculous then.' It is a response to a request for a source to substantiate a claim made about historical attitudes towards calculators.

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    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does minor harm by dismissing the other party's request for evidence and by implying that their position is 'ridiculous'. [-1]
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    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 fails to engage in constructive criticism or dialogue and borders on a personal attack by suggesting the other party's viewpoint is a result of being 'ridiculous'. [-1]