Gary Marcus

The statement 'Not fair to France lol. (and tbh about half of YLC’s ideas are fine — and a good half of those are original.)' is a response to a conversation that includes a derogatory remark about France and a specific individual. The tone is lighthearted and somewhat dismissive, but it engages in a broader discussion about the contributions of different individuals and groups to the field of AI. The statement attempts to provide a more balanced view by acknowledging the value of some ideas from the individual mentioned, but it also perpetuates a dismissive attitude towards France.

1. Principle 1:

   I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.

   The statement does not strive to do harm directly, but it does not actively avoid harm either. The use of 'lol' suggests a casual dismissal of the initial derogatory remark, which could be seen as minimizing the potential harm of such comments. [-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 respect the dignity of others, particularly the French, as it does not challenge the initial derogatory remark and instead adds a lighthearted tone to it. [-2]
3. Principle 3:

   I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.

   The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. While it acknowledges some positive aspects of the individual’s ideas, it does not address the broader issue of making derogatory remarks about a group of people. [-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. It does not address the initial derogatory remark in a meaningful way and instead adds a dismissive tone. [-1]