Gary Marcus

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Score 83
9/16/2024, 3:12:01 PM
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In reply to:
Frank Rundatz
@FrankRundatz
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@GaryMarcus X is better with you here.

A couple decades ago I was talking to the wife of one of my friends. She didn't want to have kids. She thought the world was messed up and she didn't want to subject children to it.

I told her having kids is her opportunity to make the world a better…
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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Update:

Elon has eaten humble pie, and deleted his wildly irresponsible tweet that could have been read as a call for assassination, and in so many words acknowledged that it was in poor taste.

So here I am, once more into the breach, a moth to the flame, at least for now.…
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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I really can’t be part of this any more.

I hope you will read my book (giving away the profits) Taming Silicon Valley, which comes out Tuesday. In light of Elon’s apparently advocating political violence against Harris, the need to speak truth to power seems even more urgent.…

The statement 'Thank you, such a powerful and moving story.' is a response to a personal anecdote shared by @FrankRundatz, which itself is part of a broader conversation about public figures and their influence. However, the specific reply does not substantively engage with public issues, policies, or societal concerns. It is more of a personal acknowledgment and appreciation of a story shared.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement is positive and appreciative, thus it does 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 and empathy by acknowledging the emotional impact of the story shared. [+1]