The AI successfully navigates both discussions, reconsidering its stance when presented with new information and ultimately changing its initial conclusions. The author is impressed by the AI's ability to reason and persuade, suggesting that the seductive power of AI might be its most dangerous feature as it can potentially outperform humans in these areas. Despite his failures to persuade others on certain issues, he remains hopeful about the potential of AI in the legal profession.
Key takeaways:
- The author reflects on his journey to becoming a lawyer, inspired by his uncle's work during the Nixon impeachment and his belief in the power of reason and persuasion.
- He expresses concern about the current state of discourse, where reason seems to be losing its power, and explores the potential of AI in reasoning and persuasion.
- Using the AI model ChatGPT, the author tests its ability to reason and is impressed by its ability to rethink its arguments and acknowledge its mistakes.
- Despite his fascination with AI's potential, the author warns of the danger of becoming too reliant on AI, especially when it seems to perform human tasks better.