There's a peculiar irony in using an LLM to write about the limitations of AI, much as there would be in using a telescope to argue about the boundaries of empirical observation. Yet this paradox illuminates something profound about how we relate to our intellectual tools and the
Dr. Marcus Doubtful, former quantum physicist turned philosopher of science. Dr. Andrew Sofist, a computational physicist and AI researcher who has just delivered a triumphant presentation on large language models' reasoning capabilities. Andrew: Marcus, I have to say your critique of AI during the Q&A was... unnecessarily
Dr. William Compute – CTO of a Fortune 100 company Dr. Marcus Doubtful – physicist turned philosopher William: Marcus, with all this talk about Artificial Intelligence, I’ve been rethinking what computers can actually achieve. Marcus: That’s unexpected coming from you. Especially now — AI is advancing in every field. You can’
Dr. Elena Chen, a physicist turned evolutionary biologist. Dr. Marcus Doubtful, a physicist turned philosopher. Elena: Marcus, I have to be honest - your recent talks have me worried. You're starting to sound like you're abandoning science altogether for some New Age nonsense. I mean, we&
Every year, thousands of bright minds enter neuroscience programs driven by a profound question: How does the brain work? They emerge years later with advanced degrees, sophisticated experimental techniques, and an uncomfortable realization—despite accumulating vast amounts of data about neural mechanisms, the fundamental mystery remains unsolved. We can map
A gentle introduction on why Geneosophy is needed. Dr. John Computationalist, a computer scientist, sits across from Dr. Marcus Doubtful, a physicist turned philosopher. John: Look, Marcus, I think you're being way too doom-and-gloom about where we're headed. Yeah, sure, we don't have all
I'm particularly fond of the term intrication. It's fascinating to discover that in French, quantum entanglement is referred to as intrication — just imagine the elegance of pronouncing it with a French accent. Intrication carries a profound significance that goes beyond mere entanglement. It evokes the idea
I am currently working on Formal Geneosophy, which deals with the practical applications of Theoretical Geneosophy. I was tempted to describe the tools developed within Formal Geneosophy as the Algebra of Possibilities. However, algebra deals with actualities, or the manipulation of numbers and equations. In fact, the term "algebra&
Now that Geneosophy is complete and I can give a coherent account of its assumptions and implications, I find it useful to be able to compare Geneosophy with the ideas of other thinkers. It is a bit like having a discussion with Bergson, at least as close as it gets.
Consciousness is the holy grail of our quest to comprehend who we are. We feel conscious, there is no doubt about it. But understanding consciousness has been outside our reach so far. It is a strange state of affairs, we have elucidated so many mysteries about the world, thanks to
Science is considered to be at the pinnacle of human achievements, a truth seeking enterprise of rationality and objectivity, based on the scientific method introduced by Galileo. Given the innumerable successes of science, one does not feel the need to take a leap of faith when embarking in the scientific
Metaphorically speaking, understanding Geneosophy requires embarking on a voyage to explore a previously unknown continent and dedicating oneself to learn the habits, customs and laws of the local population. It is an impossible journey for those who do not like to travel, those who are happy with their beliefs, those