Gary Marcus

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8/4/2024, 9:58:30 PM
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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@KettlebellDan Come on, this is not new. Randomly, from 2022, again lauding Putin’s intelligence:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/p…
Dan 🇺🇸
@KettlebellDan
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@GaryMarcus Maybe it’s cognitive dissonance in both directions. Trump has a way of doing that. I try to remain objective and certainly don’t like many things that Trump says, but this reads to me like a typical shtick he runs and not professing adoration of Putin. And he likely does it…
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@KettlebellDan I see zero evidence that it was a bit, and plenty of prior evidence that he admires Putin.
Dan 🇺🇸
@KettlebellDan
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@GaryMarcus Then you have seen this wry, sarcastic humor before. You could argue that he didn’t pull of the bit, but not that it wasn’t a bit.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@KettlebellDan um, i was a professor there from 1997-2019.
Dan 🇺🇸
@KettlebellDan
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@GaryMarcus I’m guessing you’ve never been to new york

The statement 'An American president shouldn’t be saying this stuff, ever' in response to a quote attributed to Donald Trump about Vladimir Putin constitutes public discourse. It engages with a public issue, specifically the appropriateness of a former president's comments about a foreign leader. The tone is critical and suggests disapproval of the former president's remarks.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to criticize the appropriateness of a public figure's comments, which can be seen as striving to do no harm by advocating for more responsible speech from leaders. However, it does not provide a constructive way forward.
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by focusing on the public actions of a former president rather than engaging in personal attacks or harassment. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not explicitly promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. It is more focused on expressing disapproval.
  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 engages in criticism but does not provide a constructive dialogue or alternative perspective, which limits its adherence to this principle. [-1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses the platform to call for betterment in public discourse by criticizing what it sees as inappropriate comments from a former president. [+1]