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Author claims LLMs kill contemplation and inner life

The author argues that large language models (LLMs) are detrimental to contemplation and the development of an inner life. They suggest that LLMs encourage a focus on external output and productivity, equating self-worth with what one produces rather than one's internal experiences. This shift is likened to paying others to complete tasks, diminishing personal growth and the value of introspection. AI

IMPACT Suggests a potential negative impact on human introspection and self-worth due to the rise of LLMs.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a single user on a social platform about the philosophical impact of LLMs.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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Author claims LLMs kill contemplation and inner life

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

    llms are the death of contemplation the trading of an internal journey for output the choice of the shareholder over the self defining your worth by what you pr

    llms are the death of contemplation the trading of an internal journey for output the choice of the shareholder over the self defining your worth by what you produce and not your interior life now everybody can cosplay as the sad billionaire paying for someone to level up their w…