Gary Marcus

Rank 12 of 47
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Score 83
8/10/2024, 4:03:44 AM
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In reply to:
Steven Marlow
@sd_marlow
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536d
@GaryMarcus You disagree with why prices have gone up, or with concept of inflation from increased printing of money (devaluation)?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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536d
on the plus side, the first sentence is a nice reminder that even intelligent humans can sometimes struggle with causal reasoning.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
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537d
The rise in prices (inflation) is caused by government overspending, which increases the amount of money faster than the increase in goods & services output.

That is the vast majority of the problem.

Inflation was particularly bad during the Covid years, as there was massive…

The statement by @sd_marlow constitutes public discourse as it engages with a public issue, specifically the causes of inflation and the broader economic context, including wars and supply shortages.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm with words and actions. It is a disagreement expressed in a civil manner. [+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 respects the privacy and dignity of others. It does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+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, but it does contribute to a broader discussion on economic issues.
  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 constructive criticism by pointing out other factors affecting inflation without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly to contribute to a public debate on economic issues. [+1]