Gary Marcus

Rank 14 of 47

Score 83

Touched that the brilliant and unstoppable @nxthompson said I had “smart thoughts on every subject”, because that’s always how I have felt about him. I dearly miss the days when he was editing me at @NewYorker’s Elements.

But also, important backstory to this terrific

nxthompson

@nxthompson

227d

I so very much enjoyed talking with @GaryMarcus about why he doesn't think that the path to better AI is through creating bigger models and using more data. We get into:

1. Scaling laws: why he thinks they won’t last forever & why he thinks they’ve hit diminishing returns.

5/15/2025, 2:45:31 PM

The statement is a personal reflection and appreciation of a professional relationship, highlighting mutual respect and admiration. It also references a conversation about AI, specifically discussing the limitations of scaling laws in AI development. The tone is positive and respectful, focusing on intellectual exchange and collaboration.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does no harm and promotes a positive interaction. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding and appreciation of intellectual contributions. [+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.
Engages in constructive dialogue by referencing a meaningful conversation about AI. [+1]