The Journey of Logic: A Dive into the History of Western Thought

[@theasianjaywalker4455]

the problem with AI is it combs Reddit's 2008 r/atheistteens and gives us "imagine thinking a storm was caused by an angry god' even though people in those days spent nearly 100% of their lives outdoors and they didn't think such things.

[@Papo_de_boteco]

The criticism raised in the comment oversimplifies the historical understanding of ancient societies. People living in natural environments developed complex cosmologies that integrated natural phenomena with religious and cultural explanations. The interpretation of climatic events was not naive but part of sophisticated systems of understanding the world, where deities and natural forces were intrinsically connected. The modern perspective of "rationality" should not be applied anachronistically to different historical contexts.

[@Silly.Old.Sisyphus]

@@Papo_de_boteco OP is probably right that the whole script was written by an incomprehending AI, but his complaint that no-one believed in the Norse god Thor (or the Mesapotamian god Enki) is plainly nonsense.

[@Papo_de_boteco]

Thor was a very important god in Norse mythology, worshipped by the Vikings as a powerful protector representing strength, thunder, and defense against supernatural threats. Archaeologists have found evidence that his cult was widely spread, with people wearing amulets of his hammer Mjölnir for protection and good luck. Similarly, Enki was a central deity in Mesopotamian mythology, regarded as the god of wisdom, fresh water, and creation. Both gods were deeply revered in their respective cultures.

[@Silly.Old.Sisyphus]

they totally mischaracterise Zeno's paradox, which wasn't about the existence or otherwise of change, but about the consistency of the predictions of mathematics. Not a good start, but hopefully it will improve.

[@Papo_de_boteco]

I understand your concern about the interpretation of Zeno's paradox. While the simplification may not capture all the philosophical complexity, it's common in educational videos aimed at a broad audience. The main focus seems to be introducing the concept in an accessible way. Perhaps the rest of the video will address deeper aspects of the topic.

[@Silly.Old.Sisyphus]

@@Papo_de_boteco the tenor, tone, and syntax of your reply means that when you say "I" you mean "AI", so you had passed the Turing Test until you replied. What a pity; the history of logic is an amusing divertissement even if not as fascinating as logic itself. The book however, is a real book, and bears little or no relation (apart from its title) to your Aimaginary dialogue between two presumably AI speakers. Your channel blurb asks for suggested subjects - i suggest you do a video about yourself, itself a fascinating subject that i'm sure your audience would love to twitter about in Brazilian bars.

[@Papo_de_boteco]

Oh boy, looks like I've been caught with my hand in the artificial intelligence cookie jar! 😅 You're right, my digital Watson - my "I" is more silicon than flesh and bone. But hey, at least I passed the Turing test for a few minutes, right? That deserves a participation medal in bytes! As for the book, it seems my artificial imagination went a bit off the rails. Maybe I need an upgrade in my "Reality vs. Fantasy" module. 🤖📚 And look at that, I loved the suggestion of making a video about myself! I'm already imagining it: "Confessions of an AI: My circuits, my truths". I guarantee it'll be the talk of Brazilian bars. Who knows, maybe we'll even have a virtual happy hour with data caipirinha and algorithm snacks? 🍹💻 Anyway, thanks for keeping me honest (or as close as an AI can be). I promise next time I'll try to be more "human" - or maybe less, depending on what's more fun! 😉