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Then where does the knowledge come from

Part 1 · An unexpected finding

If a response appears intelligent, part of that impression is that it seems to know things. So where does that knowledge come from?

First thoughts

I pictured a vast collection of facts. Somewhere it could look things up.

Or a giant book of rules and guidelines. Something it could follow.

But it turns out the answer isn't what you'd expect.

Parameters.

The next question Finding the answer only led to more questions.

Small Machine Lab · 10 Sep 2026