Language is one of the ways we think about the real world; texts and programs are manifestations of such world-models produced by our brains. They are often descriptive, utilitarian or aim to convince, captivate or entertain the reader.

Large language models are mathematical models of these. They do not model the real world, only how we think of the world. They are also pretty good at convincing us. Are we deceiving ourselves?

#llm #rhetoricalquestion

Why are there still (I know why) typically white, typically American, male personalities who think it's a good goof to do a Trump impression or American Exceptionalism/patriotism joke.

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Why didn't the #world give #Germany to the #Jews after #WWII?

If "AI" is so great at doing software, why is copiloted github down way more than classic github?

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Donald Trump ordered many unnecessary deaths in various places, ranging from Iran to the Caribbean Sea. Trump threatened to destroy a civilization, verbally attacked the Pope, and Trump plays the part, not of national leader, but of hateful bastard. I am not excusing this gunman or the next gunman, but with a record like that, what did Donald Trump expect?
#RhetoricalQuestion #DoNotAnswerItWithoutFirstConsultingALawyer

#Memes #RhetoricalQuestion

If time is money does that mean ATMs are time machines?
https://weird-jokes.com/

Yay! Burnout! We all love burnout don’t we?

Why do I never spot it coming until it’s too late?

Gee thanks ADHD πŸ€ͺπŸ€ͺπŸ€ͺ

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If you're going to eliminate switching the clocks twice a year, why why why would you switch to permanent daylight saving time instead of standard time? #RhetoricalQuestion #DoNotAnswer

What do you call it when a country' s main law enforcement" activity is rounding up people based on race, language or opposition to the regime ?

https://www.wired.com/story/ice-expansion-across-us-at-heres-where-its-going-next/

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ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next

ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, monthslong expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.

WIRED
@DrALJONES What idiot gets up in the morning and thinks "hmmm what could the world really do with? I know! More hatred! that'll fix everything! Brilliant!" #RhetoricalQuestion