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Oh, but your note resonates with me — we’ve slowly changed our what we expect of a learned person. Once, understanding was central. Increasingly, we mainly ca
by CliffStoll 4y ago
Oh, but your note resonates with me — we’ve slowly changed our what we expect of a learned person. Once, understanding was central. Increasingly, we mainly care about getting the right answer. Or, in the case of AI, something that looks and feels like the right answer.
- hypertexthero 4y agoThis and the Large Language Model AI stuff reminds me of Feynman’s experience teaching in Brazil: “After a lot of investigation, I finally figured out that the students had memorized everything, but they didn’t know what anything meant.” —http://v.cx/2010/04/feynman-brazil-education http://v.cx/2010/04/feynman-brazil-education I hope curiosity, genuine understanding, and joy remain central for our species. Thank you for your wonderful work and inspiration, Mr. Stoll!