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by QuantumG 533 days ago
Whereas you would previously (for your first example) have a conversation with the guy at the video store and he'd not only tell you the movie but also recommend something else you might like.
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So instead, you'd drive there, to someone who also probably doesn't know, talk (while they might also not want to), and then, you might get a recommendation. You can also ask ChatGPT for recommendations. This isn't a case where I would return to pre-LLM times.
One day you'll understand how valuable it was to have a person with knowledge and their own thoughts.
Isn't that called socializing? And there's never been more people out there interested in whatever you're interested in.