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LLMs would be just as terrible at that usecase as any other kind of therapy. They don't have logic, and can't determine a logical thought from an illogical one.
by delecti 1y ago
LLMs would be just as terrible at that usecase as any other kind of therapy. They don't have logic, and can't determine a logical thought from an illogical one. They tend to be overly agreeable, so they might just reinforce existing negative thoughts.
It would still need a therapist to set you on the right track for independent work, and has huge disadvantages compared to the current state-of-the-art, a paper worksheet that you fill out with a pen.
- tejohnso 1y agoThey don't "have" logic just like they don't "have" charisma? I'm not sure what you mean. LLMs can simulate having both. ChatGPT can tell me that my assertion is a non sequitur - my conclusion doesn't logically follow from the premise.
- ceejayoz 1y agoPsychopaths can simulate empathy, but lack it.
- AlecSchueler 1y agoPsychopaths also tend to eat lunch, but what's your point?
- ceejayoz 1y agoThe point is simulating something isn't the same as having something.
- AlecSchueler 1y agoWell yes, that's a tautology. But is a simulation demonstrably less effective?
- ceejayoz 1y ago> But is a simulation demonstrably less effective? Yes? If you go looking to psychopaths and LLMs for empathy, you're touching a hot stove. At some point, you're going to get burned.
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