Clerestory (Bryan Kam) Writing and AI with Maggie Appleton
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Apr 12, 2024 
Expert Maggie Appleton discusses the progress of AI in writing and search engines. Topics include perplexity, Exa, IFS therapy app refract.space, Philosophy Discord, and Telegram channels.
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Limits of Language Models in Writing
- Language models excel at rearranging existing concepts but struggle with original observations and embodied experiences.
- True writing involves synthesizing perception, connecting ideas, and choosing precise words that AI cannot authentically replicate.
AI Enhances Search Engines
- New AI-powered search engines like Perplexity and X offer better summarization and discovery than Google.
- These tools integrate language models for nuanced search experience, improving access to niche and human-written content.
Concepts Are Human Constructions
- Our concepts and logic are shaped by human perception and cultural history, not necessarily universal truth.
- Assuming reality conforms to human logic reflects medieval theological roots and might be an overreach.