Gary Marcus

Rank 13 of 47

Score 83

-2

I genuinely fear for this.

The covid era combined with social media has taken away what modest critical thinking skills many people have (and destroyed the ability of many people to listen to others) and LLMs are taking away what remained of critical skills for many.

Larry Rosenthal

@LarryRosenthal

311d

@GaryMarcus This is how AI becomes more intelligent than people in the 21st century. We lose 40 points of IQ within a decade.

3/7/2025, 2:04:29 PM

The statement expresses concern about the decline in critical thinking skills due to social media and AI, linking it to broader societal issues. It critiques the impact of technology on cognitive abilities, suggesting a negative trend.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to highlight a perceived societal issue, potentially raising awareness, but it uses a somewhat alarmist tone that might not foster constructive dialogue. [-1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement could promote understanding by encouraging reflection on the impact of technology, but it lacks empathy towards those it critiques.
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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 criticism of societal trends but does so in a way that could be seen as dismissive or overly negative, which might hinder constructive dialogue. [-1]