What would Plato, the great ancient Greek philosopher, think of ChatGPT if he were alive today? How does his work relate to the technological revolution brought about by generative AI? Dialogues hold a central place in Plato’s work. They are the primary literary form through which he conveyed his philosophical ideas. Almost all his works… Continue reading What would Plato think about ChatGPT?
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ChatGPT on Plato’s Phaedrus
There has been much discussion about the potential dangers that large language models such as ChatGPT may pose to university education. Critics worry that excessive reliance on these models may hinder students’ learning and critical thinking skills. This debate mirrors an ancient philosophical discussion initiated by Plato about the effects of writing on memory.… Continue reading ChatGPT on Plato’s Phaedrus