Author: Dr. David Lowemann

LLMs don’t know anything: reply to Yildirim and Paul

In their recent Opinion in TiCS [1], Yildirim and Paul propose that large language models (LLMs) have ‘instrumental knowledge’ and possibly the kind of ‘worldly’ knowledge that humans do. They suggest that the production of appropriate outputs by LMMs is evidence that LLMs infer ‘task structure’ that may reflect ‘causal abstractions of… entities and processes […]

Published on September 20, 2024

Caring for Horses Reduces PTSD Symptoms in Veterans

A cavalry of sorts can come to the rescue of combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study says.Combat veterans who regularly care for horses experience an easing of their PTSD symptoms, as well as an overall improved mental outlook,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on September 20, 2024

Yoga, Other Exercise Can Curb Urinary Incontinence

Millions of women struggle with the discomfort and stress of urinary incontinence, and many turn to medications for help. Now, new research suggests that yoga and other exercise regimens might work just as well to control these bladder issues. Researchers at Stanford… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on September 20, 2024