Gary Marcus

Rank 10 of 47

Score 113

Reposted by Gary Marcus

@GaryMarcus It's amazing how, centuries after the scientific method became recognized as a solid and legitimate path towards knowledge, we now find ourselves stranded in a sea of baseless predictions that seem to come out of crystal balls. AI futurism is a return to ancient divination.

5/10/2025, 4:38:42 PM

The statement critiques the current state of AI futurism, comparing it to ancient divination and expressing skepticism about baseless predictions regarding AI's capabilities. It engages in public discourse by addressing societal issues related to AI predictions and their impact on public perception and policy.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not directly harm others but uses a metaphor to critique AI futurism, which could be seen as dismissive of certain viewpoints.
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement aims to promote understanding by highlighting the need for evidence-based predictions, though it does so in a critical manner. [+1]
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 of AI futurism without resorting to personal attacks, maintaining a focus on the ideas rather than individuals. [+1]
Principle 7:
I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
The statement upholds free speech by expressing a critical viewpoint on AI predictions, using the platform to question and analyze public discourse on AI. [+1]