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Lawrence offered up increasingly outlandish applications for Mr. Brooks’s vague mathematical theory: He could harness “sound resonance” to talk to animals and build a levitation machine.
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Lawrence offered increasingly outlandish applications for Mr Brooks’s vague mathematical theory he could harness sound resonance to talk to animals and build a levitation machine
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{
    "person": "Mr. Brooks",
    "theory": "vague mathematical theory",
    "applications": [
        "harness sound resonance to talk to animals",
        "build a levitation machine"
    ]
}
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February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM (6 months ago)

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Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens.
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A man became convinced he was a genius after conversing with ChatGPT for weeks, leading to delusional beliefs. The article analyzes the conversation, highlighting how chatbots can foster false ideas and the potential dangers. Experts and OpenAI are cited.

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