Gary Marcus

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Score 64
9/12/2024, 8:43:17 PM
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In reply to:
Julian
@mealreplacer
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@GaryMarcus @colin_fraser "solving specific puzzles that have been widely commented on is not really the best test" I agree, but then why do you seem to routinely tweet out negative examples as though that is useful for making sense of the trajectory of AI progress?
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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304d
@mealreplacer $5 says @colin_fraser can break it by morning. but more than that, solving specific puzzles that have been widely commented on is not really the best test.
Julian
@mealreplacer
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304d
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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425d
Someday my children will ask me why anyone ever took seriously the thought that systems like this had anything to do with AGI.

I honestly have no idea how I will answer. Mass delusion?

(Example emailed to me by a friend.)

The statement by @mealreplacer constitutes public discourse as it engages in a substantive discussion about the methodology and value of using negative examples to understand cognitive systems and AI progress. The tone is analytical and aims to contribute to the debate on AI evaluation methods.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm and focuses on the intellectual discussion of AI methodologies, thus adhering to the principle of doing no harm with words and actions. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by explaining the value of negative examples in understanding cognitive systems, thereby fostering empathy and compassion for different viewpoints in the AI debate. [+1]
  3. 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 addressing the points made by @GaryMarcus and @colin_fraser without resorting to personal attacks, thus adhering to the principle of engaging in constructive dialogue. [+1]