Gary Marcus

Rank 19 of 47

Score 64

-2

Starting to think that most doomers are poseurs.

Few seem to have any intellectual interest in the increasingly likely possibility that LLMs might not yield AGI.

Even fewer seem to consider the fact that their hyping of LLMs only exacerbates the race dynamic they claim to want

Gary Marcus

@GaryMarcus

31d

anyone who actually cared about alignment would engage, urgently, in the argument below.

6/8/2025, 4:01:12 PM

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the societal issue of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the role of large language models (LLMs) in its development. It critiques the attitudes of 'doomers'—those who are pessimistic about technological advancements—suggesting they lack genuine intellectual engagement with the topic. The statement also touches on the potential negative impact of hyping LLMs, which could exacerbate competitive dynamics in AI development.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not directly harm others but uses a dismissive tone by labeling 'doomers' as 'poseurs,' which could be seen as disrespectful. [-1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, as it dismisses a group of people without engaging with their arguments constructively. [-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 critiques a group ('doomers') but does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. However, it lacks constructive dialogue and does not invite discussion or provide evidence for its claims.