When an AI system produces an eloquent paragraph or a sharp forecast, it feels intelligent. But that’s an illusion born of fluent output. The model isn’t thinking; it’s statistically imitating the structure of thought. It doesn’t know truth, only probability. If you ask it for a credit summary, it predicts which sequence of words most often follows “credit summary” in its training data. Its strength is correlation, not comprehension. Treating correlation as comprehension is the first cognitiv...
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When an AI system produces an eloquent paragraph or a sharp forecast, it feels intelligent. But that’s an illusion born of fluent output. The model isn’t thinking; it’s statistically imitating the structure of thought. It doesn’t know truth, only probability. If you ask it for a credit summary, it predicts which sequence of words most often follows “credit summary” in its training data. Its strength is correlation, not comprehension. Treating correlation as comprehension is the first cognitiv...
Build, Brand & Bank - Monetize Your Online Presence
Acalytica Lounge
9 minutes
3 months ago
Build, Brand & Bank - Monetize Your Online Presence
Discussion around Acalytica's "Build, Brand & Bank" live event on the 29th of August 2025, a hands-on workshop in Johannesburg aimed at helping South African freelancers, content creators, and small business owners monetise their online presence without coding. Initially cancelled due to low sign-ups, the event was reinstated due to public demand, highlighting a significant need for accessible digital tools and community support. Acalytica is a free, no-code platform specifica...
Acalytica Lounge
When an AI system produces an eloquent paragraph or a sharp forecast, it feels intelligent. But that’s an illusion born of fluent output. The model isn’t thinking; it’s statistically imitating the structure of thought. It doesn’t know truth, only probability. If you ask it for a credit summary, it predicts which sequence of words most often follows “credit summary” in its training data. Its strength is correlation, not comprehension. Treating correlation as comprehension is the first cognitiv...
