Gary Marcus

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Gary Marcus

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@binocularity That just says they need to be easy to use to be adopted.

4/15/2024, 1:13:28 PM

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Nick Holliman

@binocularity

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@GaryMarcus Well.... perhaps not conscious but in 1981 : self-programming computers...:

https://worldradiohistory.com/UK…

(p. 76 "The Last One")

Gary Marcus

@GaryMarcus

642d

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 a factual observation suggesting that for technology to be widely adopted, it must be user-friendly. The tone is neutral, and the intent is to contribute to a discussion about technology adoption. The content is focused on the practical aspect of technology use rather than broader societal implications.