Latest discussions in the Method of Levels Section in Discourse
- by @rsmarken Richard Markenbnhpct: rsmarken: some perceptual aspects of the feathers are controlled, such as the perceived angle of each feather relative to the surface of the wing. Control of the angles of all these feathers simultaneously is equivalent to controlling the angle of the ailerons on an airplane The analogy requires some care. Yes indeed. And thanks […]
- by @bnhpct Bruce E. Nevin“song generation in crickets is a dynamic process involving an auditory feedback control loop” PubMed Sound production in crickets – PubMed The calls of male Gryllus bimaculatus were digitally recorded under four different conditions: in air; in 80 % He/20 % O2; with the tympana occluded with wax in air and finally in the helium/oxygen […]
- by @bnhpct Bruce E. NevinFiloplumes have inspired micro / hair sensors that measure airflow speed and direction. These sensors support “flight by feel” Filoplumes had nothing to do with it. This is an associative leap made by the reporter. The cited article says that hair cells are the inspiration for engineered hair sensors. The cochlea is populated with sensory […]
- by @rsmarken Richard Markenbnhpct: It’s nice that ChatGPT was so agreeable. I knew it was being over-the- top agreeable. I was actually satirizing that in my post. Don’t worry. I’m not easily seduced! bnhpct: Your prompt requested ChatGPT to see if it says anything about the relevance of filoplume sensing to flight control Right away ChatGPT goes beyond […]
- by @bnhpct Bruce E. NevinIt’s nice that ChatGPT was so agreeable. law.georgetown.edu Tech Brief: AI Sycophancy & OpenAI Tech Policy Press – 14 May 25 Artificial Sweeteners: The Dangers of Sycophantic AI In the effort to make AI friendly and agreeable, tech firms may also be introducing new dangers, writes Amy Winecoff. https://x.com/HumanHarlan/status/1917483464494047417 https://openai.com/index/sycophancy-in-gpt-4o/ https://openai.com/index/expanding-on-sycophancy/ Your prompt requested ChatGPT […]