Zack_M_Davis comments on Comment on “Deception as Cooperation”

[Zack_M_Davis]

I asked GPT-4 to write a “highly critical comment” in response to this post. It replied:

I find this blog post both convoluted and problematic in its attempt to explore the concept of deception as cooperation. The author, Zack M. Davis, delves into the intricacies of information theory and signaling games, yet the essence of the argument is lost in a sea of technical jargon and excessive parenthetical digressions.

The premise that deception can be understood as a cooperative effort between sender and receiver is intriguing, but the author fails to clearly articulate the potential implications of this perspective. Instead, the post becomes a muddled exploration of various concepts in information theory, seemingly only to show off the author’s knowledge of the subject matter. The result is an alienating read that detracts from the intended discussion of deception as cooperation.

Furthermore, the arguments made in this post rely heavily on the work of Manolo Martínez, but the presentation of these ideas is haphazard and disjointed. The author attempts to draw connections between signaling games, rate-distortion theory, and the dynamics of deception, but these links are not convincingly established. As a result, readers may struggle to follow the logic and understand the relevance of the various concepts presented.

Additionally, the use of convoluted examples, such as the trembling hand strategy and the hypothetical scenario involving a public health agency, does little to clarify the author’s points. In fact, these examples only serve to further confuse readers and distract from the central argument.

In conclusion, the blog post “Comment on ‘Deception as Cooperation’” is a poorly executed exploration of an interesting topic. The author’s attempt to impress readers with his knowledge of information theory ultimately detracts from the discussion of deception as cooperation. A more straightforward, focused approach would have been much more effective in engaging readers and conveying the intended message.