Gary Marcus

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Score 83
2/13/2025, 6:57:43 PM
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Thought Heist
@thoughtheist
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341d
@GaryMarcus Insufferable anti-progress.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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341d
Wait! 🤯

Do you mean to tell me that a bunch of massively hyped biotech companies haven’t remotely returned on their investments, that the vast majority of people in the world still can’t hail rides in (or buy) genuinely driverless cars, and that GPT-5 still hasn’t arrived,…
Cathy Tie
@CathyTie
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342d
We have all been lied to. We are not any closer to having genomics truly impact our lives as we were led to believe. Nobel Laureates and scientists (e.g. George Church, Feng Zhang, Jennifer Doudna) linked to the discovery of CRISPR went on to raise $6B+ USD for their companies;…

The statement engages in a discussion about progress and hype in the biotech industry, responding to a critique of anti-progress sentiment. It suggests a preference for genuine progress over exaggerated claims.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aligns with the principle of doing no harm by advocating for truth over hype, which can prevent misinformation. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by distinguishing between genuine progress and overhyped claims, encouraging a more nuanced view of technological advancements. [+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 issue of hype without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]