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Experiencing self

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    Kahneman argues that deep learning mimics System One thinking, being fast and predictive but lacking reasoning and causality.
    The distinction between the experiencing self and the remembering self explains why people often prioritize memories over actual experiences.
    DeepMind and OpenAI are exploring neural networks for reasoning, but temporal causality remains a challenge.
    Controlled experiments in psychology often fail to translate to real-world outcomes, as shown by a 0% success rate in studies on gym attendance.
    Kahneman highlights that dehumanization enables ordinary people to commit atrocities, challenging assumptions about human morality.

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