Statistics ≠Thinking
Transformer models don’t “think” – they optimize probability. Their output is impressive, but it’s entirely non-conceptual. ❌ Why Transformers Don’t Think Despite the hype, Transformer-based models (like GPT) lack fundamental characteristics of thinking systems: No real-world grounding No understanding of causality No intentions or goals No model of self or others No abstraction or symbol grounding No mental time travel (memory/planning) They are statistical mirrors, not cognitive agents. A Transformer is not a mind. It’s a sophisticated parrot with vast echo chambers. ...