I used to think that comparing LLMs to people was dumb, because LLMs are just feed-forward networks–basically seven bipartite graphs in a trench coat–that are incapable of introspection.
However, I’m coming around to the notion that some of our drive-by visitors have a brain that’s seven cells deep.
I feel attacked.
Seriously I hate the idea that my comments are replies to engagement bots. I’m sure some are but my seven cells are too busy to work out which ones.
I used to think that comparing LLMs to people was dumb, because LLMs are just feed-forward networks–basically seven bipartite graphs in a trench coat–that are incapable of introspection.
However, I’m coming around to the notion that some of our drive-by visitors have a brain that’s seven cells deep.
We just are very good at anthropomorphizing. We created pet rocks for example (also showing that capitalism is more than happy to jump into this)
I feel attacked.
Seriously I hate the idea that my comments are replies to engagement bots. I’m sure some are but my seven cells are too busy to work out which ones.
edit: cell