Gary Marcus

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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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490d
Dude, say what you like but is not just secondhand reports on social media that make me worried about the man’s mental state.

I was a Professor of Psychology for 26 years (mostly at NYU) and I see what I see.

An awful lot of other people see it, too; so many of us that were…
9/15/2024, 3:54:23 PM
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Phil Labonte
@philthatremains
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490d
when people that don’t know an individual claim one needs an intervention based solely on social media posts it is clearly not about the well being of the subject but about the desire to silence them. it’s malice dressed as concern. read the replies to this disgusting tweet
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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491d
We are watching Elon meltdown in real-time. If his friends cared for him, truly cared for him, they would intervene.

The statement constitutes public discourse as it engages in a substantive debate about the appropriateness of public commentary on an individual's mental state, specifically Elon Musk's, and the implications of such commentary on public discourse and personal privacy.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but engages in a contentious debate. It could be seen as contributing to a harmful narrative if not handled carefully.
  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 criticizing the act of making public judgments about someone's mental state based on social media posts. [+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 call out what it perceives as a malicious act disguised as concern.
  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 addressing the issue at hand without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]