Large language models appear intelligent in only narrow domains (mathematics, coding, law) where reasoning is substrate-based (symbol manipulation itself aids thought) and where answers can be self-corrected (code can be tested, proofs verified).
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Yann LeCunEvidence Quote
“LLMs exhibit intelligence only in domains where the reasoning is substrate-based (symbol manipulation aids thought) and where answers can be self-corrected... they basically do retrieval... extremely good at regurgitating knowledge at the right time.”
Created: 8/12/2026, 10:03:11 PM
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