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The Wisdom of Chopra (Original Post) Orrex Sep 2014 OP
that site never gets old phantom power Sep 2014 #1
Thanks--wasn't aware of this site. bvf Sep 2014 #2
The fact that a machine... uriel1972 Sep 2014 #3
I'm reminded of the Sokal Hoax Orrex Sep 2014 #4
'Your desire is a modality of essential observations' LeftishBrit Sep 2014 #5
"Freedom is the ground of intricate happiness." Expat in Korea Jan 2015 #6

uriel1972

(4,261 posts)
3. The fact that a machine...
Sat Sep 27, 2014, 09:52 AM
Sep 2014

can put together a random selection of deep sounding words and come up with something deep sounding, which is indistinguishable from DC's drivel says something. It says that DC is most likely putting together random shit too.

Orrex

(64,101 posts)
4. I'm reminded of the Sokal Hoax
Sun Sep 28, 2014, 08:14 AM
Sep 2014

Ultimately, if one can't distinguish between pure gibberish and dispensed "wisdom," then how can one place any value on the "wisdom?"

LeftishBrit

(41,303 posts)
5. 'Your desire is a modality of essential observations'
Sun Sep 28, 2014, 03:14 PM
Sep 2014

Sounds more sensible than some of the things that Chopra does say. I doubt that he'd pass the Turing test.

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