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Psychologist: Generative AI, like humans, invents reasons

Psychologist Nick Chater argues that human introspection is a fabrication, as we invent reasons for our actions rather than discovering them. He draws a parallel to generative AI, suggesting that these models also generate explanations post-hoc. Chater proposes that instead of abandoning the search for understanding, we should adopt new methods to explore these "black boxes." AI

IMPACT Suggests a philosophical parallel between human cognition and AI, prompting reflection on how we understand both.

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    Psychologist Nick Chater says introspection is a fiction: we don't find our reasons, we invent them on the spot. Generative AI does exactly the same thing. But

    Psychologist Nick Chater says introspection is a fiction: we don't find our reasons, we invent them on the spot. Generative AI does exactly the same thing. But if we're all black boxes, the answer isn't to stop looking. It's to look differently. # ai # buddhism https:// open.subs…