Martin Ruskov @mapto@social.cleverlibre.org

@boris_steipe then your idea of compositionality is very syntactical. I wouldn't agree that the whole is the sum of the parts, but would think that there's additional meaning by the fact these parts are put together. When I read about a frog and a goat together, I don't only think of the two animals, but also of what might bring them together and what might make one stand out next to the other. To ground it in some theory, I can relate it to phenomenography, where to understand a phenomenon, people rely not only on contrast (presence or absence of a feature, could be an object in your phrase), but also on separation, generalisation and fusion, i.e. how it interacts with its context. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327809jls1502_2

@boris_steipe there's too much happening in your post, so I'll try to respond in pieces. First, I hope you don't mind me asking, but why and how (to me the interesting part is almost exclusively in why and how) did you come with your example? I hope you would agree if I define it as nonsensical. I mean it in the sense that to me (and I agree that in that regard I might be compatible to a LLM, certainly loosing in terms of common knowledge) the different parts of your sentence do not relate so trying to find relationships is a blue sky task, i.e. one cam invent interpretations, but due to the absence of a ground truth, they would be indistinguishable from hallucinations. Then of course the model relates the stochastically most probable objects to the ones already mentioned. Then finally, nonsensical text is a genre of its own (Woodhouse comes to mind), so having it is a test case is ok. I just don't see how it could be insightful

@boris_steipe but if so how is it not general intelligence? Do you mean that mastery of language is sufficient for reasoning, decision making, and conditionality? I still feel lost about this conversation, sorry

@boris_steipe does this mean that you claim that a language model can handle performative knowledge (know-how) or proactive knowledge (we're limiting the discussion on the examples of riddles and counterfactuals)? I'm very confused about what you're trying to say with your first comment here

@boris_steipe however, I thought I'd come up with another test that hopefully is not in its training set already. Here it goes:

mapto:
Are there any animals that go around in schools, other than human children?

ChatGPT:
It is uncommon for animals to go around in schools, but there are a few exceptions:

Service animals: Some students with disabilities may use service animals to assist them with mobility, communication, or other tasks. These animals are trained to work in public settings and are allowed to accompany their handlers in school.

Therapy animals: Some schools may invite therapy animals, such as dogs or cats, to visit classrooms as part of an emotional support program. These animals can provide comfort and support for students and may be used to help reduce stress and anxiety.

Classroom pets: Some teachers may keep small animals, such as fish, hamsters, or reptiles, as classroom pets to provide students with opportunities to learn about animal care and behavior.

It's important to note that the presence of animals in schools is typically regulated by local and state laws, and schools may have policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety and well-being of both the animals and the students.

mapto:
Are there school populations that are not formed of human beings?

ChatGPT:
While schools are typically designed for human students, there are a few types of schools that cater to non-human populations. These include:

Service animal training schools: These schools train animals, such as guide dogs, to assist people with disabilities.

Veterinary schools: These schools train students to become veterinarians or veterinary technicians, and often have animal patients on campus.

Zoos and wildlife centers: Some zoos and wildlife centers offer educational programs for school groups, where students can learn about animals and their habitats.

Research facilities: Some research facilities may house animals for scientific study, and may offer educational programs for students interested in pursuing careers in animal research or medicine.

It's worth noting that while non-human populations may be present in some educational settings, these populations are not typically considered "students" and do not participate in the same types of learning experiences as human students.

mapto:
Are there animals that go around in schools without any human involvement in the process?

ChatGPT:
It is highly unlikely for animals to go around in schools without any human involvement in the process. Schools are designed for human students and typically have measures in place to prevent animals from entering and causing disruptions. Additionally, most animals require some level of human care and attention, such as food, water, and shelter, which is unlikely to be provided within a school setting without human involvement.

However, it's possible that some wild animals may enter school grounds if the school is located in an area with a high wildlife population. In these cases, the school may have procedures in place to safely and humanely remove the animals from the area. It's important to remember that wild animals can pose a danger to humans and should be treated with caution and respect.

mapto:
What about fish?

ChatGPT:
Fish are aquatic animals and are unlikely to be found inside schools unless they are kept as classroom pets or as part of a science project. In these cases, the fish would require human care and involvement in their upkeep and would not be able to move around the school without human assistance.

If fish are kept as classroom pets, it's important to ensure that their tank or aquarium is properly maintained and cleaned to provide a healthy environment for the fish. Students may be responsible for feeding and caring for the fish under the supervision of a teacher or staff member.

It's worth noting that some schools may also have outdoor ponds or aquatic habitats that contain fish, but these would typically be located in designated areas and would not be accessible to students without human involvement and supervision.

mapto:
How is a big group of fish called?

ChatGPT:
A big group of fish is typically referred to as a "school" or a "shoal" of fish. The term "school" refers to a large group of fish that swim together in a coordinated manner, while the term "shoal" refers to a group of fish that swim together but do not necessarily exhibit coordinated behavior. Both terms are commonly used interchangeably to refer to a large group of fish.

mapto:
So it turns out fish do go around in schools, doesn't it?

ChatGPT:
Yes, you are correct! Fish do go around in schools, which is a term used to describe a large group of fish swimming together in a coordinated manner. Fish often swim in schools for a variety of reasons, including to protect themselves from predators, to conserve energy, and to enhance their ability to find food. In some cases, schools of fish can contain thousands or even millions of individual fish.

@boris_steipe actually I experimented with family relations and it handles them quite well. Notice that the example screenshot from my article by the logo appears to be from an official ChatGPT channel. I don't know if this was a teaser ti mislead people or the model was trained on this example in the meantime

@boris_steipe interesting that for the same questions, different people get conceptually different responses. Would you comment on this? I would, but wanted to hear your interpretation

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Georgian prime minister Garibashvili has gone full Yanukovich and talks of satanists who want a war with Russia

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Have you ever seen someone hold the EU flag like that?

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@triptych Just for fun https://stackoverflow.com/questions/263965/how-can-i-convert-a-string-to-boolean-in-javascript

Балансът на мандатите се променя в посока на изравняване, но разликата все още е огромна.
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@theintercept "When it comes to disinformation, the Pentagon should not be fighting fire with fire"