Why Theory A.I.
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Apr 28, 2025 The hosts delve into how artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, is reshaping higher education. They discuss the philosophical implications observed in films like Blade Runner and the ethical dilemmas surrounding fast AI responses. By applying Lacanian theory, they reveal AI's role in defining social norms and the unsettling psychic dilemmas it brings. The conversation critiques academic integrity and highlights the impact of reliance on AI, urging a return to genuine learning and individual insight in the face of emerging technology.
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How ChatGPT Operates
- ChatGPT operates by replicating common patterns and similarities in content and form at impressive speed.
- It cannot produce original criticism or knowledge that doesn't already exist online.
ChatGPT as the Big Other
- ChatGPT functions as the Big Other by producing socially authorized typical answers.
- It makes explicit what usually requires interpretation, changing our relationship to authority.
AI’s Authority from Effortlessness
- AI’s authority partly stems from its instantaneousness and apparent lack of labor.
- This mirrors the Big Other's power, which seems present without visible effort or work.