Debate: Can Compression Theory Explain Creativity
A discussion challenges Schmidhuber's 2009 formal theory of fun and creativity, arguing that compression-based views fail to capture creativity and that LLM self-generation is key. The debate extends to distinguishing true creativity from generation merely serving understanding or reward.
2026-10-05 ~ 2026-10-05 · 2 related posts
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