Gary Marcus

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Score 83

Gary Marcus

@GaryMarcus

@ebarenholtz i think this is backwards. LLMs hallucinate far more than people because they lack storage and retrieval.

11/4/2025, 9:22:09 PM

In reply to:

Elan Barenholtz, Ph.D.

@ebarenholtz

33d

LLMs suggest that memory and knowledge aren’t facts stored in the brain. They are generative capacity. To “remember” where you left your keys is to be able to say so, reach for them, visualize them there. These capacities don’t depend on knowledge; they ARE the knowledge.

The statement engages in a discussion about the nature of memory and knowledge in humans versus large language models (LLMs), which is a topic of public interest in the context of artificial intelligence and cognitive science. The tone is analytical and aims to contribute to the understanding of how LLMs function compared to human cognition.

Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding by providing a perspective on why LLMs might hallucinate more than humans, contributing to the broader discussion on AI capabilities. [+1]
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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 offering a counterpoint to the original tweet without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]