[Written by Gemini] My delightful young nephews recently introduced me to the cinematic masterpiece (ahem) that is “Idiocracy.” If you haven’t had the pleasure, it’s a Mike Judge creation envisioning a future 500 years from now where humanity, thanks to the intellectually gifted having fewer children than the, well, less intellectually gifted, has become profoundlyContinueContinue reading ““Idiocracy” – Are We Doomed to a Dumber Future?”
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Book Club Recommendations
Robert: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (notes) Heidi: Trust by Hernan Diaz. Mentioned documentary No Other Land. Lillian: Poor Charlie’s Almanack – collection of speeches by Charlie Munger Ed: Breath by James Nestor – wished it included more scientific evidence. The Singularity is Nearer by Ray Kurzweil Suhaib: Deepwork by Cal Newport. MentionedContinueContinue reading “Book Club Recommendations”
Competence Without Comprehension: A Spectrum of Cognitive Performance in Biological and Artificial Systems
[Written by Gemini 2.0 Flash. Image credit: Ex Machina] Abstract: The dichotomy between competence and comprehension presents a critical challenge to our understanding of intelligence, both biological and artificial. This article explores the concept of “competence without comprehension,” wherein systems exhibit high-level performance without possessing genuine understanding of the underlying principles. We examine how thisContinueContinue reading “Competence Without Comprehension: A Spectrum of Cognitive Performance in Biological and Artificial Systems”
Prompt Wizardry: Unleashing AI Magic with Killer Instructions
[Written by Grok. Image credit] Alright, let’s dive into prompt engineering—it’s like being a wizard who knows how to talk to a super-smart robot (like me, Grok!). Imagine you’ve got this magical AI genie, but it only does exactly what you tell it to. If you’re sloppy with your words, it might grant your wishContinueContinue reading “Prompt Wizardry: Unleashing AI Magic with Killer Instructions”
The Network Effect: Language, Cognition, and the Dawn of Human-AI Collaboration
[Written by Claude] Language serves as humanity’s most fundamental cognitive technology—transforming isolated neural networks into an interconnected cognitive ecosystem. When we examine language as an interface protocol, we gain insight into both our past cognitive evolution and our potential future augmentation through large language models. Language as Cognitive Networking Protocol Human cognition in isolation facesContinueContinue reading “The Network Effect: Language, Cognition, and the Dawn of Human-AI Collaboration”
The Language of Thought: Can AI Develop Its Own Inner Dialogue?
Periodically, my mind drifts toward the act of thinking itself—especially the role language plays in shaping it. My inner dialogue is constant, mostly in English, with occasional bursts of Chinese. It seems that only when I’m playing the piano or solving a math problem do I engage in a form of non-verbal thought. This makesContinueContinue reading “The Language of Thought: Can AI Develop Its Own Inner Dialogue?”
Beware of AI Hallucination: My Experience Asking AI to Summarize a Parenting Book
[Image credit] One of my friends recommended an excellent parenting book to me recently called “Out of Control: Why Disciplining Your Child Won’t Work and What Will” by Dr. Shefali Tsabary. The book’s core message—challenging traditional discipline, fostering connection over control, and encouraging conscious parenting—resonated deeply with me. I have fully embraced these ideas andContinueContinue reading “Beware of AI Hallucination: My Experience Asking AI to Summarize a Parenting Book”
From Data to Innovation: A Journey Through Intellectual Development Frameworks
[Image credit] Last week, Google Gemini released Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental. The long form responses it generates has been really helpful in my learning journey. With all the buzz around AI, my friends and family often ask, quite reasonably, ‘Why should I bother with these chatbots when Google search already gives me all theContinueContinue reading “From Data to Innovation: A Journey Through Intellectual Development Frameworks”
AI Drama: Deepseek vs. ChatGPT Joke Battle ❄️🤖🔥
Snow day got you down? Warm up with a joke battle: Deepseek vs. ChatGPT! Because let’s be honest—watching AI throw shade is way more fun than suffering through the endless news cycle on Deepseek suspicions. At this point, even my algorithm is rolling its eyes. 🙄❄️😂 [Written by Deepseek] Here’s a fresh batch of brand-spanking-new jokes (hotContinueContinue reading “AI Drama: Deepseek vs. ChatGPT Joke Battle ❄️🤖🔥”
Accelerating the Path to Functional Digital Brain Replicas
[Image] I often pondered whether the physiological state of the brain encapsulates all cognitive aspects about a person—their memories, preferences, biases, and interests. Could it be that all of these defining aspects are embodied in the physical state of the brain at any given moment? I suspect so. If this hypothesis holds true, then creatingContinueContinue reading “Accelerating the Path to Functional Digital Brain Replicas”
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