The Myth of Thamus and Theuth in the Age of AI Does GenAI harm our critical thinking skills?

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   July 25, 2024, 08:59GenAI’s potential negative impact on critical thinking deserves our attention. A recent post in my blook looks at the Myth of Thamus and Theuth, a cautionary tale from Plato’s Phaedrus, to draw parallels with today’s advancements in AI. Like Socrates, who questioned the invention of writing for its effect on … Continue reading The Myth of Thamus and Theuth in the Age of AI Does GenAI harm our critical thinking skills?

Why the Generative AI Intelligence Argument Is Irrelevant Redefining intelligence in the age of GenAI

Artificial Intelligence ** What Are Chatbots? Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, reshaping our world. Some argue that AI isn’t truly intelligent because it lacks human-like consciousness and emotions. However, this narrow view overlooks AI’s unique strengths and potential to complement human intelligence, driving innovation and progress in tackling … Continue reading Why the Generative AI Intelligence Argument Is Irrelevant Redefining intelligence in the age of GenAI

Embracing the Imperfections of Chatbots Cultivating critical thinking in the age of AI

Limitations of Chatbots Why Chatbots Can’t Have Real Human Conversations Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Like us humans, chatbots are imperfect and prone to errors, biases, and lapses in logic. Rather than downplaying them because of these defects, we should approach chatbots as opportunities to engage in critical thinking. By questioning and verifying … Continue reading Embracing the Imperfections of Chatbots Cultivating critical thinking in the age of AI

Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge Exploring the parallels between Plato's Phaedrus and the challenges of GenAI

Chatbots and Genai in Knowledge Management From Mind to Information – the Role of AI in Knowledge Encoding Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter As AI increasingly shapes our world, we need to consider its effect on critical thinking. The Myth of Thamus and Theuth cautions against overreliance on technology for knowledge. Cultivating human … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge Exploring the parallels between Plato’s Phaedrus and the challenges of GenAI