That particular allegory didn’t quite click until now, certainly that is become much clearer that it will just tell you what you want to hear, not necessarily anything true
Not really. A mirror shows an actual reflection of yourself. An AI response is a highly curated version of a particular subset of ideas, in fact, the more I think about it the more this analogy straight up implodes.
AIs specifically are designed to “please” with their responses, so it’s going to affirm you every step of the way and tell you your ideas are great (just like you of course).
Is this why I can’t stand AI? Because it reflects back my unrepentant asshole tendencies? Fucken A I am immune to thine silicone deception for I wield the great and mighty trauma!
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That particular allegory didn’t quite click until now, certainly that is become much clearer that it will just tell you what you want to hear, not necessarily anything true
Not really. A mirror shows an actual reflection of yourself. An AI response is a highly curated version of a particular subset of ideas, in fact, the more I think about it the more this analogy straight up implodes.
AIs specifically are designed to “please” with their responses, so it’s going to affirm you every step of the way and tell you your ideas are great (just like you of course).
Becauae Narcissus had a deeper more genuine thing.
Is this why I can’t stand AI? Because it reflects back my unrepentant asshole tendencies? Fucken A I am immune to thine silicone deception for I wield the great and mighty trauma!