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by addisonl
1260 days ago
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>It is impossible to determine whether a person is lying or telling the truth when they make a statement like "I am lying." The statement is self-contradictory, as it asserts that the person is both lying and telling the truth at the same time. This creates a paradox, as it is impossible for the statement to be both true and false at the same time. The Liar Paradox has been the subject of philosophical and logical study for centuries, and there is no universally agreed upon resolution to it. ChatGPT's response to me asking "If a person says I am lying, are they lying or saying the truth?" |
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I tried several times as I have been investigating sending some of the "meta" questions to these models. I just tried again and this is what I got:
"If a person says "I am lying," it could mean either that they are telling the truth about the fact that they are lying, or it could be a lie itself. It is important to consider the context in which the statement was made and to try to assess the credibility of the person making the statement. It is also important to remember that people may not always be honest or sincere, and it is always a good idea to verify information before accepting it as true."
I could never make it mention the Liar Paradox. Is that all that you sent?