Gary Marcus

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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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16d
Prediction is A core principle, not THE core principle.

All the current failings of LLMs come from relying on prediction to the exclusion of other principles
6/24/2025, 10:53:40 PM
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Blaise Agüera (@blaiseaguera.bsky.social)
@blaiseaguera
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16d
What if prediction is the core principle behind intelligence? This idea was first put forward by German polymath Hermann von Helmholtz in the 1860s.

The statement engages in a philosophical discussion about the nature of intelligence and prediction, referencing a well-known adage to critique the idea that prediction is the sole principle of intelligence. It contributes to a broader debate on AI and cognitive science.

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