AMA | July 2025
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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Language, Intelligence, and Ethical Dilemmas
This chapter explores the philosophical connections between language and intelligence, drawing from the views of thinkers like Wittgenstein and Plato. It discusses the implications of large language models (LLMs) as potential representations of intelligence and delves into ethical concerns surrounding disinformation during geopolitical crises. Additionally, it highlights the interplay between human desires, societal behaviors, and the quest for meaning, examining the moral complexities that arise from these dynamics.
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