Gary Marcus

Rank 10 of 47
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Score 127
6/25/2025, 1:04:15 PM
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In reply to:
Carlos E. Perez
@IntuitMachine
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26d
@GaryMarcus Analogy: Marcus as Architect

Marcus = Master Architect:

Draws detailed blueprints for robust AI
Specifies materials and structural requirements
Explains why the building needs these features

Missing = Construction Process:

Aesthetic: How builders develop intuition for good
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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27d
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
Blaise Agüera (@blaiseaguera.bsky.social)
@blaiseaguera
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27d
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 suggests that significant financial resources are needed to innovate beyond conventional methods. It implies a critique of the current state of AI development, suggesting that thinking 'outside the box' requires substantial investment.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly harm but implies a critique of current practices, suggesting a need for change.
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It indirectly promotes understanding by highlighting the financial challenges of innovation. [+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 criticism by pointing out a potential limitation in AI development. [+1]