The author explores the relationship between human cognition and large language models, proposing that both operate on similar predictive principles. [ more ]
The author explores the relationship between human cognition and large language models, proposing that both operate on similar predictive principles. [ more ]
Children Anticipate What Others Want, But Great Apes Don't
Young children have the ability to anticipate other people's food preferences, but nonhuman great apes do not.
The study suggests that theory of mind, the ability to understand that others have unique thoughts and desires, may be a uniquely human capability. [ more ]