Infinite content and LLMs can create filter bubbles but for your self-perception.

· Bits and Bobs 5/5/25
  • Infinite content and LLMs can create filter bubbles but for your self-perception.
    • Not only is it finding the content that makes you feel good about what you already believe,[nr] it's creating things that will make you feel good for what you already believe.
    • Imagine telling the LLM, "challenge my assumptions and help me grow."
      • The LLM doesn't need to help you grow, it just needs to make you feel like you're growing.
      • Growth can be painful, so real users will likely prefer the superficial feeling of growth than actual growth.
    • In the limit this can get very dangerous, for example if someone was having a psychotic break in a conversation with an LLM[ns], the LLM might just +1 their delusions.

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