LLMs are a tool for thought

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The oxygen from the air diffuses into your bloodstreams, is used for cellular respiration, and is transformed into carbon dioxide. As you breathe out, think about the carbon dioxide rushing out of your lungs. This cycle of taking something in, transforming it, and sending something out is pervasive in our lives. Think about how a painter works. First, they wait and look and listen until they’re inspired to work. They step up to the canvas and make a few brushstrokes. Then they step back and look, taking in the painting and planning their next step. After a moment, they again step towards the canvas and make more brushstrokes. And repeat. This cycle of taking something in (observing), transforming it (planning), and sending something out (painting). Think about how conversations work. As someone is speaking, we’re listening and planning a response. After a moment, we respond. And back and forth we go. What if we applied this cycle to LLM chatbots? I think most people use chatbots only a

LLMs as a tool for thought Take a breath with me. As you breathe in, think about the air rushing into your lungs. The oxygen from the air diffuses into your bloodstreams, is used for cellular respiration, and is transformed into carbon dioxide. As you breathe out, think about the carbon dioxide rushing out of your lungs. This cycle of taking something in , transforming it , and sending something out is pervasive in our lives. Think about how a painter works. First, they wait and look and listen until they’re inspired to work. They step up to the canvas and make a few brushstrokes. Then they st

LLMs are a tool for thought

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