I'm actually optimistic that the generation of kids who grow up with LLMs will internalize the lesson that confident authority has absolutely no correlation with competence or correctness. That's a world I'd love to live in.

@mogwai_poet

Many years ago there was a 'reality TV' programme which involved a group finding their way across an island. At one point there was disagreement about the right direction. Several participants worked out the right way, but most were unsure. One, however, argued strongly for an alternative (wrong) route - and ended by saying 'Well I'm going this way' and simply went. Some of the group followed, then others, clearly torn, gradually did so too - until finally even those who were sure it was the wrong direction followed.

@GeofCox Hello, do you remember which reality show that was, and when?

@jor

I think it was this one - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castaway_2000 - but not absolutely sure.

Castaway 2000 - Wikipedia

@GeofCox Thank you.