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> Actually, in this case, comparing how we as humans think to how LLM's work is in fact useful.

Agreed. Contemplating the difference between what people and LLM's are is very useful IMHO. Understanding this is key to making informed decisions as to when LLM's can provide real value.

The assertion originally proffered, however, is quite different than your nuanced perspective:

> > LLMs are pretty human-like in their mental abilities.

It is this to which I object.



I think it would be more accurate to say that LLMs are pretty human-like in their limitations.




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