Unsupervised Learning Humans Need Entropy
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Nov 16, 2025 The conversation explores how both humans and AI models face deterioration without new inputs. There's a fear of predictability as adults often fall into repetitive thoughts and habits. Insights suggest that embracing entropy and novelty can combat mental stagnation. Practical tips include diverse reading and innovative content creation to foster freshness. A cautionary note warns that over-reliance on AI could deepen mediocrity rather than enhance creativity, stressing the importance of actively seeking out new experiences for a vibrant mind.
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Collapse From Repetition
- Humans and models both 'collapse' over time as repeated patterns dominate cognition and output.
- This collapse reduces novelty, causing predictable behavior and deteriorating creativity.
Fear Of Becoming Predictable
- Daniel Miessler describes his fear of becoming predictable when partners say "I knew you were going to say that."
- He notes older people often repeat stories, watch the same shows, and narrow their interests over time.
Actively Seek Novelty
- Seek and consume sources of novelty to counter cognitive collapse and stay mentally fresh.
- Actively inject new inputs, phrases, and experiences to maintain unpredictability and creativity.