Tomás Bogardus

In this insightful discussion, philosopher Tomás Bogardus explores whether machines can truly understand. With a background in metaphysics and epistemology, he delves into the distinctions between types of knowledge and the implications of large language models (LLMs) in our understanding of truth and belief. He argues that LLMs, while capable of producing language, lack genuine understanding and consciousness. Bogardus warns about the risks of over-reliance on technology potentially degrading human thinking skills while acknowledging LLMs' value when truth-focused.