Even if the sycophancy of chatbots is resolved, it will not curb the attraction that intellectuals have towards the technology. Intellectualism is a lonely hobby.
First, it is difficult to find anyone who is patient or interested enough to here all you have to say on a subject, or is interested enough to here you think through partially formed ideas, rather than the complete thing.
Second, communicating ideas to others, especially those with different backgrounds or languages, is difficult.
Chatbots are extremely good at deciphering what you mean and giving a response and have infinite patience.
It is really the ultimate bait for people who enjoy the act of pondering.
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The Isolationist Trap of Abstract Intellectualism
Link Explanation: The isolationist trap of intellectualism refers to a persons tendency to drift away from others as they think more about their own ideas. This is not a new phenomenon, but AI chatbots seem poised to increase this by a large measure.
Lady Murasaki’s Melancholy Of The Intellectual
Link Explanation: This is another example of the loneliness that comes to the intellectual as they feel that those around them fail to comprehend the sophistication of their ideas.