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[–] TrenchcoatFullofBats@belfry.rip -2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You have just described how human brains work

[–] thbb@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

Not really. We also have deductive capabilities (aka "system 2") that enable us to ensure some level of proof over our statements.

[–] sky@codesink.io 7 points 1 year ago

right, and they're actually pretty bad at remembering facts, that's why we have entire institutions dedicated to maintain accurate reference material!

why do people throw all of this out the window for advice from a dumb program I'll never understand