Plato
PulseAugur coverage of Plato — every cluster mentioning Plato across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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AI writing debate echoes ancient Greek philosophy on 'pharmakon' · 1 source tracked
The debate surrounding generative AI's impact on writing mirrors a philosophical discussion from ancient Greece, where the concept of 'pharmakon' described writing as both a remedy and a poison. This ancient Greek conce…
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New EncoTESS model efficiently analyzes stellar light curves for age prediction
Researchers have developed EncoTESS, a novel Time Series Foundation Model (TSFM) designed to analyze raw TESS light curve data from stars. This model is significantly smaller than typical TSFMs, making it accessible for…
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ValenceSphere: New AI Reasoning System Enhances LLM Critical Thinking
ValenceSphere is an experimental AI reasoning system designed to enhance critical thinking in language models. It operates in two stages: first, building structured knowledge about individual concepts, and second, condu…
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Tech elites and AI worship draw sharp criticism on Mastodon
The author criticizes elites in the tech industry, likening them to historical "lobby-worms" and highlighting AI as their latest incarnation. The piece specifically calls out users on platforms like Mastodon, accusing t…
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Translate text offline with llama and Ollama on Linux
This demonstration showcases how to translate text using free tools without needing a web browser or login, specifically leveraging the llama model via Ollama on Linux systems. The process unexpectedly brought to light …
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Ancient warning on reading's impact on memory resurfaces in AI age
Plato, in a dialogue featuring his teacher Socrates, wrote approximately 2,400 years ago about the potential for reading to diminish memory. This ancient warning is being revisited in the current age of artificial intel…
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Author argues AI amplifies 'somatophobia,' devaluing embodied intelligence
The concept of "somatophobia," or the fear and devaluation of the body, is being amplified by the rise of artificial intelligence, according to author Melanie Challenger. While AI tools like ChatGPT are increasingly per…
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AI Representation: Philosophical Debate Beyond Plato and Aristotle
A new paper published on arXiv explores the concept of representation in machine learning, particularly as models approach human-level capabilities. The authors critically examine claims about the convergence of represe…
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Plato's ancient critique of writing echoes modern AI fears
A Mastodon post references a quote attributed to Plato, suggesting that writing makes people dumber by reducing the need for memorization. The post draws a parallel between this ancient criticism and modern anxieties su…
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AI model EXOVEIL detects exoplanets from stellar behavior
Researchers have developed EXOVEIL, a novel system for detecting exoplanets using a Transformer-based world model trained on Kepler light curves. This system learns a star's normal behavior and identifies deviations ind…
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Philosopher claims genius, explores consciousness as duality
The author presents a philosophical exploration of consciousness, positing it as a duality of space (a simulation or mirror of reality) and an actor within a hierarchy. They suggest that time is fundamental to existence…
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Ancient Philosophers Would Reject AI's 'Writing' Claims
Ancient authors like Enheduanna, Plato, and Aristotle would likely argue that current AI output does not constitute true writing. They believed writing stems from personal thoughts and experiences, aiming to effect chan…
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AI ethicist proposes 'Saturation View' axiology valuing life variety
A new population axiology called the Saturation view, developed with Christian Tarsney, proposes that the value of an experience or life is diminished by the existence of similar duplicates. This perspective suggests th…
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Geopolitical warning: Mythos, not Iran war, is the most significant, AI experts say
The author argues that the concept of "mythos," as described by thinkers like Plato and later elaborated by figures such as Joseph Campbell, represents a more profound geopolitical warning than current conflicts like th…
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Philosophers ponder AI's autonomous nature from Plato to modern engineering
This post delves into the philosophical underpinnings of artificial intelligence, questioning why humans are driven to create autonomous systems. It traces this inquiry back to ancient Greek philosophy, suggesting a lon…
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AI researchers debate whether AGI requires physical embodiment, not just multimodal data
A recent article argues that current large language models, despite their impressive capabilities, are unlikely to lead to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The author contends that true AGI requires a grounded, em…