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The word “average” implies a use of statistics, which is why I think it’s good to use, even though it’s not precise.


People aren't as dumb as you seem to imply here; "average" isn't accurate enough. "Random", or even "statistical", would be less confusing.


We can keep bikeshedding, sure.

I don’t think people are dumb, just that the vast majority of people dont have knowledge of statistics and AI.

“Random” isn’t good either. Obviously the text gpt and other LLMs generate isn’t random.

Statistical works too, sure.




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