The model is man-made: Distortive action at a distance
bennstancil · x · 2026-08-22
The post explores the proposition that 'the model is man-made,' analyzing the 'distortive action at a distance' produced by models. The author argues that models not only reflect data but create a new distorted reality through interaction with humans. It touches on the nature of alignment, frontier models failing the Turing test, and potential risks from agents. The core view emphasizes that models, as human artifacts, project specific human intentions and engineering choices rather than constituting independent objective intelligence.
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