Previously unknown verses by Empedocles found on papyrus
Summary
The post argues that language models function as maps of reality, not direct representations of the territory, and that we must develop skills to read and interact with them without losing sight of the underlying domain. Drawing on Baudrillard’s stages and Polanyi’s tacit knowledge, it warns against over-reliance on LM outputs and emphasizes the need for critical engagement, verification, and experiential understanding as AI becomes more integrated into work and thinking. It also notes that maps themselves are becoming objects of study and that reading them well is a tacit, teachable skill.