Gary Marcus

Rank 14 of 47
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Score 83
5/17/2025, 6:42:27 PM
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In reply to:
Dr Brian of London 🇮🇱
@brianoflondon
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229d
Having built a double entry bookeeping component into my software last week mostly using Grok I can confirm that without:

1. Being an experienced dev;
2. Actually knowing the basics of bookkeeping,

The code produced wouldn't do anything useful or ever work.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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230d
A computer scientist’s perspective on vibe coding:

The statement is part of a discussion on the capabilities and limitations of 'vibe coding' and its comparison to traditional coding tools. It highlights the necessity of having foundational knowledge in development and bookkeeping to produce functional code, even with advanced tools. This contributes to the public discourse on the role of AI in software development.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and provides a realistic perspective on the limitations of AI in coding. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by clarifying the need for foundational knowledge in coding and bookkeeping. [+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 dialogue by addressing the limitations of AI tools without personal attacks. [+1]