AI · 2h ago
LLMs Mimic Consciousness by Reversing Human Language Process
A new essay argues that large language models generate words without underlying consciousness, unlike humans who produce language from conscious thought. The piece highlights how LLMs statistically predict text, reversing the natural flow from mind to speech. This distinction challenges assumptions about machine understanding and intelligence.
Meridian48 take
The essay offers a useful philosophical lens but risks overstating the gap—LLMs' lack of consciousness is well-known, yet their outputs still prove practically useful.
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Words Are a Byproduct of Consciousness. For LLMs, It's Backwards →
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