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LLM reasoning compared to human cognition via Freudian theory

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A Mastodon user is exploring the idea that Large Language Models (LLMs) might possess a form of reasoning analogous to human and animal cognition. To articulate this concept, the user draws a parallel to Sigmund Freud's debunked theory of the id, ego, and superego, suggesting that understanding these psychological constructs is key to grasping the proposed LLM reasoning capabilities. AI

IMPACT This commentary explores potential parallels between LLM reasoning and human cognition, suggesting a new lens through which to understand AI capabilities.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the nature of LLM reasoning by drawing parallels to psychological theories.

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LLM reasoning compared to human cognition via Freudian theory

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I'm beginning to think the ability of # LLMs to 'reason' is similar in some ways to how humans and other animals do it. But, to explain what I mean, we need to

    I'm beginning to think the ability of # LLMs to 'reason' is similar in some ways to how humans and other animals do it. But, to explain what I mean, we need to refer back to a somewhat debunked theory of Sigmund Freud: > https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Id,_ego_ and_superego I'm no…

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