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What characterizes the post-truth era?
What characterizes the post-truth era?
- Appeals to emotions and personal beliefs outweigh objective facts. (correct)
- Experts are seen as the primary source of truth.
- Objective facts are prioritized over personal beliefs.
- Scientific evidence is always accepted without question.
What does Friedrich Nietzsche suggest about objective truth?
What does Friedrich Nietzsche suggest about objective truth?
- It is universally accepted without dispute.
- It is attainable through scientific methods.
- It is an absolute concept guaranteed by a higher power.
- It is an outdated notion in the absence of divine authority. (correct)
How does 'perspectivism' view truth?
How does 'perspectivism' view truth?
- Truth is independent of personal beliefs or perspectives.
- Truth varies based on individual perspectives and experiences. (correct)
- Truth can be objectively proven through experimentation.
- Only one perspective can define what is true.
What is a consequence of the post-truth environment on experts?
What is a consequence of the post-truth environment on experts?
Which of the following best supports the idea of AI for Good?
Which of the following best supports the idea of AI for Good?
What motivates people to agree on commonly accepted beliefs, according to Nietzsche?
What motivates people to agree on commonly accepted beliefs, according to Nietzsche?
What is a primary challenge in understanding the impact of misleading information?
What is a primary challenge in understanding the impact of misleading information?
Which statement reflects a common misunderstanding about scientific evidence in the post-truth era?
Which statement reflects a common misunderstanding about scientific evidence in the post-truth era?
What was the main task participants were asked to perform in the study?
What was the main task participants were asked to perform in the study?
How many participants were involved in the research study?
How many participants were involved in the research study?
What effect did the language model have on participants’ views?
What effect did the language model have on participants’ views?
What was the significant aspect represented in the brackets during the study?
What was the significant aspect represented in the brackets during the study?
What argument did the opinionated language model specifically support?
What argument did the opinionated language model specifically support?
What was completed by participants after the writing task?
What was completed by participants after the writing task?
What does Michel Foucault suggest about the nature of truth?
What does Michel Foucault suggest about the nature of truth?
How does Harry Frankfurt differentiate between lying and bullshitting?
How does Harry Frankfurt differentiate between lying and bullshitting?
According to Frankfurt, what triggers the production of bullshit?
According to Frankfurt, what triggers the production of bullshit?
What is Foucault's viewpoint on power relationships?
What is Foucault's viewpoint on power relationships?
What does the phrase 'dominant discourse' imply in Foucault's theory?
What does the phrase 'dominant discourse' imply in Foucault's theory?
Which of the following statements best summarizes Frankfurt's view on the nature of truth?
Which of the following statements best summarizes Frankfurt's view on the nature of truth?
What is the primary reason people are more likely to accept simpler explanations?
What is the primary reason people are more likely to accept simpler explanations?
Which of the following describes confirmation bias?
Which of the following describes confirmation bias?
In Foucault's framework, the concept of 'doxa' refers to what?
In Foucault's framework, the concept of 'doxa' refers to what?
According to the content, which outcome does Foucault suggest about discussions on truth?
According to the content, which outcome does Foucault suggest about discussions on truth?
What effect does emotional value linked to beliefs have on individuals?
What effect does emotional value linked to beliefs have on individuals?
What was a significant finding of the experiments conducted by Gilbert et al. (1993)?
What was a significant finding of the experiments conducted by Gilbert et al. (1993)?
In Gilbert et al.'s experiments, what type of information were subjects asked to classify?
In Gilbert et al.'s experiments, what type of information were subjects asked to classify?
What impact did cognitive load and time pressure have on subjects' decision-making in Gilbert et al.'s study?
What impact did cognitive load and time pressure have on subjects' decision-making in Gilbert et al.'s study?
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Study Notes
Overview of Artificial Intelligence and Society
- AI research has a complex history marked by cycles of optimism and skepticism.
- Different approaches exist, such as modeling human behavior versus creating practical systems that deliver complex outputs.
- Notable initiatives showcase AI's potential for societal benefit.
Post-truth and Alternative Facts
- The concept of post-truth highlights circumstances where emotional appeals outweigh objective facts.
- Characteristics include the substitution of “alternative facts” for reality and diminished authority of experts.
- Society has developed a growing skepticism toward numbers, science, and technology.
Philosophical Perspectives on Truth
- Friedrich Nietzsche proposed that without a divine guarantor, objective truth becomes unattainable, suggesting "perspectivism” as an alternative.
- Michel Foucault argued that truth is shaped by power dynamics and ideological frameworks dictating dominant discourses.
Frankfurts' Distinction: Bullshitting vs. Lies
- Lies are grounded in a belief in truth; bullshit lacks concern for truth altogether, making it a greater threat to factual integrity.
- Bullshitting often arises from situations demanding speech without adequate knowledge, leading to misinformation.
Behavioral Science Insights
- Factors influencing human perception include:
- Simplicity: People favor easily understandable ideas.
- Confirmation Bias: Individuals accept information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs.
- Endowment Effect: Emotional ties to beliefs hinder cognitive flexibility.
Research Findings on Influence and Credibility
- Dual Processing Model by Kahneman & Tversky illustrates how human decision-making can be biased.
- An experiment demonstrated that cognitive load and time pressure can lead participants to accept misinformation as truth, affecting their consequential judgments.
Recent Trends in Technology and Perception
- A 2023 study illustrated how generative AI can shape opinions. Participants engaged with an AI model and altered their views on social media based on its persuasive arguments.
- This research emphasizes AI's capacity to influence public opinion through narrative framing and emotional engagement.
Implications and Conclusions
- The interaction of emotional beliefs with factual information underlines challenges in achieving a well-informed public.
- Recognition of how power dynamics influence perceptions of truth can aid in addressing the spread of misleading information and dark patterns in digital communications.
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