Gary Marcus

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Score 83
5/18/2025, 7:51:23 PM
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Daniel Litt
@littmath
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@GaryMarcus @Nicky_Bonez Not really sure what this means; “intelligence” is a common English word whose meaning is well-captured by a dictionary, while “hyperkahler” is not.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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250d
@littmath @Nicky_Bonez You take all your math definitions from there, @littmath?
Daniel Litt
@littmath
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250d
@Nicky_Bonez @GaryMarcus Take it up with Merriam-Webster I guess...
Nick
@Nicky_Bonez
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250d
@littmath @GaryMarcus These are way too vague. You cannot show any empiric evidence that LLMs for example do any of this. Impossible to discuss actual capabilities of GenAI under these terms.
Daniel Litt
@littmath
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251d
@GaryMarcus These seem fine.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@littmath Under some definitions of intelligence, maybe. What’s yours?

The statement engages in a discussion about the definition of intelligence, suggesting that the concept is complex and debated among cognitive psychologists. It encourages broadening one's reading beyond mathematics to understand these debates.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and encourages intellectual exploration. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by suggesting that intelligence is a nuanced concept with various interpretations. [+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 complexity of intelligence without personal attacks. [+1]